Chaddrick
An anglicized form of the German name Chadwig, meaning "defender in battle".
Name Census estimates that about 325 living Americans carry the first name Chaddrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chaddrick today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chaddrick births was 1990 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chaddrick. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
325
~ 1 in 1,054,629 Americans
Peak year
1990
21 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,014
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Chaddrick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chaddrick from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 139 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chaddrick by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chaddrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chaddricks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Chaddrick
The given name Chaddrick has its origins in the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old Germanic word "hadu," which means "war" or "battle," combined with the suffix "-ric," meaning "ruler" or "powerful." This suggests that the name Chaddrick may have initially been associated with warriors or military leaders.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chaddrick can be found in the Frankish chronicles of the 7th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a prominent chieftain. However, the name's popularity and usage remained relatively confined to certain regions during the early medieval period.
In the 10th century, a Chaddrick was recorded as a member of the Saxon nobility in what is now present-day Germany. This individual is believed to have been a landowner and military commander during the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto I.
During the Crusades, a knight named Chaddrick de Montfort gained recognition for his bravery and military exploits in the 12th century. He was a participant in the Third Crusade and is said to have fought alongside King Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart.
In the 15th century, a wealthy merchant named Chaddrick van der Meer made a name for himself in the thriving trade centers of the Netherlands. His successful business ventures and philanthropic endeavors earned him a reputation as a prominent figure in the city of Amsterdam.
Another notable figure bearing the name Chaddrick was a Scottish explorer and navigator who lived in the late 16th century. Chaddrick MacLeod is credited with being one of the first Europeans to chart and map parts of the Arctic region, contributing to the advancement of geographical knowledge during the Age of Exploration.
While the name Chaddrick has experienced periods of relative obscurity throughout history, it has maintained a consistent presence, particularly in certain regions of Europe. Its strong Germanic roots and associations with strength, valor, and leadership have contributed to its enduring legacy.
People
Chaddrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chaddrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chaddrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chaddrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 325 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chaddrick going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,054,629 US residents.
Is Chaddrick a common name?
We classify Chaddrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 339 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chaddrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Chaddrick was 1990, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chaddrick is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chaddrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chaddrick in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.