Chad Mays

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Chad Mays — English
248K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Chad Mays 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 Mays: Al Mays (1865–1905), American baseball pitcher Albert Mays (footballer) (1929–1973), Welsh professional footballer and amateur cricketer Alvoid Mays (born 1966), American football cornerback Aspen Mays (born 1980), American artist Benjamin Mays (1894–1984), American minister, educator, and social activist Bill Mays (born 1944), American jazz pianist Billy Mays (1958–2009), American television commercial salesman Billy Mays (footballer) (1902–1959), Welsh footballer Brad Mays (born 1955), independent filmmaker and stage director Brook Mays, investor in the Brook Mays Music Group Cade Mays (born. 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: Mays

Welsh

Al Mays (1865–1905), American baseball pitcher Albert Mays (footballer) (1929–1973), Welsh professional footballer and amateur cricketer Alvoid Mays (born 1966), American football cornerback Aspen Mays (born 1980), American artist Benjamin Mays (1894–1984), American minister, educator, and social activist Bill Mays (born 1944), American jazz pianist Billy Mays (1958–2009), American television commercial salesman Billy Mays (footballer) (1902–1959), Welsh footballer Brad Mays (born 1955), independent filmmaker and stage director Brook Mays, investor in the Brook Mays Music Group Cade Mays (born.

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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 Mays

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 Mays:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Mays?
The surname Mays originates from Welsh. Al Mays (1865–1905), American baseball pitcher Albert Mays (footballer) (1929–1973), Welsh professional footballer and amateur cricketer Alvoid Mays (born 1966), American football cornerback Aspen Mays (born 1980), American artist Benjamin Mays (1894–1984), American minister, educator, and social activist Bill Mays (born 1944), American jazz pianist Billy Mays (1958–2009), American television commercial salesman Billy Mays (footballer) (1902–1959), Welsh footballer Brad Mays (born 1955), independent filmmaker and stage director Brook Mays, investor in the Brook Mays Music Group Cade Mays (born.
What are the origins of the name Chad Mays?
The name Chad Mays combines two different traditions: the first name Chad has English roots, while the surname Mays originates from Welsh.
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