Chad Jenson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Chad Jenson — English
248K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Chad Jenson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Chad is a masculine given name of English origin. The name Chad is the modernized form of the Old English given name Ceadda. It is also a short form of Charles, Chandler, Chadler, Chadd, Chadrick and Chadwick. Until the 20th century, Chad was very rarely used as a given name. According to the Social Security Administration, Chad first entered the top 1000 names for male children in the United States in 1945, when it was the 997th most popular name. Its popularity suddenly peaked beginning in the mid-1960s, reaching rank 25 in 1972 and 1973. The surname Jenson: Jenson is an English language patronymic surname meaning "son of Jen", with Jen being a short form of Old French Jehan i.e. John. It may also be an Americanized form of the surnames Jensen or Jenssen. Jenson is also used as a given name. There are alternate spellings, including the German/Danish variant, Jensen. Chad is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 248K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Chad reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Chad

English

The name Chad is the modernized form of the Old English given name Ceadda. It is also a short form of Charles, Chandler, Chadler, Chadd, Chadrick and Chadwick. Until the 20th century, Chad was very rarely used as a given name. According to the Social Security Administration, Chad first entered the top 1000 names for male children in the United States in 1945, when it was the 997th most popular name. Its popularity suddenly peaked beginning in the mid-1960s, reaching rank 25 in 1972 and 1973.

Surname: Jenson

French

Jenson is an English language patronymic surname meaning "son of Jen", with Jen being a short form of Old French Jehan i.e. John. It may also be an Americanized form of the surnames Jensen or Jenssen. Jenson is also used as a given name. There are alternate spellings, including the German/Danish variant, Jensen.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Chad is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Chad by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Chad Jenson:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Chad?
The first name Chad originates from English. The name Chad is the modernized form of the Old English given name Ceadda. It is also a short form of Charles, Chandler, Chadler, Chadd, Chadrick and Chadwick. Until the 20th century, Chad was very rarely used as a given name. According to the Social Security Administration, Chad first entered the top 1000 names for male children in the United States in 1945, when it was the 997th most popular name. Its popularity suddenly peaked beginning in the mid-1960s, reaching rank 25 in 1972 and 1973.
When was Chad most popular?
The name Chad reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jenson?
The surname Jenson originates from French. Jenson is an English language patronymic surname meaning "son of Jen", with Jen being a short form of Old French Jehan i.e. John. It may also be an Americanized form of the surnames Jensen or Jenssen. Jenson is also used as a given name. There are alternate spellings, including the German/Danish variant, Jensen.
What are the origins of the name Chad Jenson?
The name Chad Jenson combines two different traditions: the first name Chad has English roots, while the surname Jenson originates from French.
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