Chadwick Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CHAD-wik //ˈtʃæd.wɪk//
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: English: From the land of Chad; Old English: Warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Chadwick has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "ceadda," which is believed to mean "battle," and "wic," meaning "dwelling" or "settlement." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "settlement of the warrior" or "warrior's dwelling." The name first appeared in England during the early medieval period, with its earliest forms recorded in various spellings, including "Ceadwiga" and "Ceadwic," as the Old English language evolved into Middle English. The transition into modern English saw the name take on its current form, Chadwick, by the late Middle Ages.
Historically, the name Chadwick is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Chad, a 7th-century bishop of Mercia, who was known for his missionary work and was later canonized. His influence contributed to the name's prominence in England, particularly in the regions where he was venerated.
The name also appears in various historical records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholdings and settlements in England, further solidifying its presence in English history. Culturally, the name Chadwick has been linked to themes of strength and protection, resonating with the warrior connotation of its etymological roots.
The name has been borne by various English nobility and landowners throughout the centuries, which has helped maintain its significance in English heritage. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Chad" have emerged, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage of the name.
Overall, Chadwick embodies a rich historical narrative that intertwines linguistic evolution, religious significance, and cultural symbolism.
Famous people named Chadwick
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Chadwick Boseman is an actor best known for Black Panther, 42, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
Chadwick Johnson is a musician best known for his work in the contemporary Christian music genre.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chadwick was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Chadwick has ranked as high as #587 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Chadwick has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Chadwick is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Chadwick was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Chadwick.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 2021 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 2020 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2013 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2012 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2010 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2009 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 2008 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 2007 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 2006 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 2005 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 2004 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 2003 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 2002 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 2001 | 82 | 82 | 0 |
| 2000 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1999 | 101 | 101 | 0 |
| 1998 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1997 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
| 1996 | 127 | 127 | 0 |
| 1995 | 157 | 157 | 0 |
| 1994 | 142 | 142 | 0 |
| 1993 | 175 | 175 | 0 |
| 1992 | 213 | 213 | 0 |
| 1991 | 244 | 244 | 0 |
| 1990 | 282 | 282 | 0 |
| 1989 | 328 | 328 | 0 |
| 1988 | 336 | 336 | 0 |
| 1987 | 388 | 383 | 5 |
| 1986 | 303 | 303 | 0 |
| 1985 | 282 | 282 | 0 |
| 1984 | 309 | 309 | 0 |
| 1983 | 309 | 309 | 0 |
| 1982 | 371 | 371 | 0 |
| 1981 | 392 | 392 | 0 |
| 1980 | 425 | 425 | 0 |
| 1979 | 551 | 551 | 0 |
| 1978 | 517 | 517 | 0 |
| 1977 | 591 | 586 | 5 |
| 1976 | 619 | 619 | 0 |
| 1975 | 714 | 707 | 7 |
| 1974 | 609 | 609 | 0 |
| 1973 | 565 | 565 | 0 |
| 1972 | 624 | 619 | 5 |
| 1971 | 566 | 566 | 0 |
| 1970 | 370 | 370 | 0 |
| 1969 | 250 | 250 | 0 |
| 1968 | 182 | 182 | 0 |
| 1967 | 143 | 143 | 0 |
| 1966 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1965 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1964 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1963 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1962 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1961 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1960 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1959 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1958 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1957 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1956 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1955 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1954 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1953 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1952 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1951 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1950 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1949 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1948 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1947 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1946 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1945 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1944 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1943 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1942 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1941 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1939 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1938 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1937 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1935 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1933 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1932 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1931 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1930 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1929 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1928 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1927 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1926 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1925 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1923 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1921 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1920 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1919 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1918 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1917 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1915 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1914 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Chadwick (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 |