Thad Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHAD / /θæd/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: Heart; English: Brave
Historical & Cultural Background
Thad is often considered a diminutive of Thaddeus, which has Greek origins. The name Thaddeus appears in the New Testament as one of the apostles. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has seen fluctuating popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
Thad has experienced a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Thaddeus
International Variants
- Thaddäus (German)
- Tadeusz (Polish)
Famous people named Thad
Thad Cochran was a United States Senator from Mississippi, serving from 1973 to 2018.
Thad Matta is a former college basketball coach known for his tenure at Ohio State University.
Thad Jones was an influential American jazz trumpeter and composer.
Thad Beaty is a musician known for his work with the band Collective Soul.
Fictional characters named Thad
Thad is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thad was first seen in the United States in 1880. Thad has ranked as high as #758 nationally, which occurred in 1967, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Ohio, California, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Thad has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thad (2000)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 6 |
1881 | 9 |
1882 | 13 |
1883 | 7 |
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 10 |
1886 | 16 |
1887 | 15 |
1888 | 12 |
1889 | 8 |
1890 | 8 |
1891 | 5 |
1892 | 5 |
1893 | 12 |
1894 | 17 |
1895 | 11 |
1896 | 13 |
1897 | 8 |
1898 | 6 |
1899 | 5 |
1900 | 14 |
1901 | 7 |
1902 | 16 |
1903 | 20 |
1904 | 12 |
1905 | 14 |
1906 | 11 |
1907 | 9 |
1908 | 8 |
1909 | 15 |
1910 | 8 |
1911 | 12 |
1912 | 23 |
1913 | 29 |
1914 | 41 |
1915 | 36 |
1916 | 47 |
1917 | 35 |
1918 | 51 |
1919 | 47 |
1920 | 47 |
1921 | 59 |
1922 | 53 |
1923 | 55 |
1924 | 61 |
1925 | 47 |
1926 | 37 |
1927 | 44 |
1928 | 52 |
1929 | 54 |
1930 | 52 |
1931 | 47 |
1932 | 40 |
1933 | 48 |
1934 | 46 |
1935 | 45 |
1936 | 51 |
1937 | 56 |
1938 | 45 |
1939 | 36 |
1940 | 51 |
1941 | 55 |
1942 | 59 |
1943 | 59 |
1944 | 48 |
1945 | 50 |
1946 | 54 |
1947 | 64 |
1948 | 51 |
1949 | 52 |
1950 | 45 |
1951 | 54 |
1952 | 61 |
1953 | 62 |
1954 | 65 |
1955 | 85 |
1956 | 103 |
1957 | 94 |
1958 | 82 |
1959 | 96 |
1960 | 118 |
1961 | 113 |
1962 | 120 |
1963 | 123 |
1964 | 131 |
1965 | 136 |
1966 | 215 |
1967 | 365 |
1968 | 319 |
1969 | 323 |
1970 | 260 |
1971 | 265 |
1972 | 224 |
1973 | 201 |
1974 | 177 |
1975 | 156 |
1976 | 133 |
1977 | 138 |
1978 | 126 |
1979 | 112 |
1980 | 80 |
1981 | 90 |
1982 | 70 |
1983 | 66 |
1984 | 72 |
1985 | 62 |
1986 | 62 |
1987 | 55 |
1988 | 48 |
1989 | 48 |
1990 | 60 |
1991 | 34 |
1992 | 48 |
1993 | 41 |
1994 | 31 |
1995 | 33 |
1996 | 36 |
1997 | 37 |
1998 | 28 |
1999 | 28 |
2000 | 38 |
2001 | 32 |
2002 | 18 |
2003 | 25 |
2004 | 26 |
2005 | 30 |
2006 | 36 |
2007 | 20 |
2008 | 23 |
2009 | 23 |
2010 | 24 |
2011 | 20 |
2012 | 29 |
2013 | 19 |
2014 | 26 |
2015 | 18 |
2016 | 12 |
2017 | 18 |
2018 | 14 |
2019 | 17 |
2020 | 8 |
2021 | 17 |
2022 | 9 |
2023 | 9 |
2024 | 5 |