Chad Marchand

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Chad Marchand — English
248K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Chad Marchand 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 Marchand: Marchand (French pronunciation: [maʁʃɑ̃]) is a frequent surname in France, in Quebec, and in Louisiana. (French word for merchant). It is sometimes anglicized to "Merchant", "Marchant", or "Merchand", all with similar pronunciations to Marchand. Albert Gallatin Marchand (1811–1848), Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania André Marchand (painter) (1907–1997), French painter of the new Paris school André Marchand (politician) (1926–2011), politician of the Quebec Liberal Party Angel M. 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: Marchand

French

Marchand (French pronunciation: [maʁʃɑ̃]) is a frequent surname in France, in Quebec, and in Louisiana. (French word for merchant). It is sometimes anglicized to "Merchant", "Marchant", or "Merchand", all with similar pronunciations to Marchand. Albert Gallatin Marchand (1811–1848), Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania André Marchand (painter) (1907–1997), French painter of the new Paris school André Marchand (politician) (1926–2011), politician of the Quebec Liberal Party Angel M.

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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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Notable People Named Chad Marchand

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Marchand?
The surname Marchand originates from French. Marchand (French pronunciation: [maʁʃɑ̃]) is a frequent surname in France, in Quebec, and in Louisiana. (French word for merchant). It is sometimes anglicized to "Merchant", "Marchant", or "Merchand", all with similar pronunciations to Marchand. Albert Gallatin Marchand (1811–1848), Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania André Marchand (painter) (1907–1997), French painter of the new Paris school André Marchand (politician) (1926–2011), politician of the Quebec Liberal Party Angel M.
What are the origins of the name Chad Marchand?
The name Chad Marchand combines two different traditions: the first name Chad has English roots, while the surname Marchand originates from French.
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