Chadlee
Popular masculine name combining "Chad," a diminutive of the name "Chadwick," and "Lee."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chadlee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chadlee today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chadlee births was 1978 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chadlee. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chadlee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1978
5 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1978 SSA rank
#5,935
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Chadlee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chadlee 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 Chadlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chadlee
The name Chadlee is a modern invention that combines the masculine name Chad with the suffix -lee, which is a common ending for male names of English origin. It does not have a long historical lineage or derive from any particular language or culture.
Chad is an English name that emerged as a diminutive form of the name Chadwick, which is derived from the Old English words "ceād" (case) and "wíc" (dwelling or farm). Chadwick originally referred to someone who lived near a cattle shed or dairy farm. The name Chad gained popularity as a standalone name in the 20th century.
The suffix -lee is a common element in English surnames, often indicating a person's place of origin or residence, such as Oakley (oak clearing), Beverley (beaver stream), or Stanley (stone clearing). When used as a suffix for given names, it carries no specific meaning but is likely intended to give the name a particular sound or style.
While the name Chadlee does not have any known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a relatively recent coinage that combines the established name Chad with the stylistic suffix -lee.
As a modern name, there are no widely known historical figures specifically named Chadlee. However, here are five individuals with the given name Chad who have achieved some level of recognition:
1. Chad Kroeger (born 1974), Canadian singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of the rock band Nickelback.
2. Chad Michael Murray (born 1981), American actor known for roles in television shows like "One Tree Hill" and "Riverdale."
3. Chad le Clos (born 1992), South African competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medalist.
4. Chad Hurley (born 1977), American co-founder and former CEO of the video-sharing platform YouTube.
5. Chad Pennington (born 1976), former American football quarterback who played in the NFL for the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.
While the name Chadlee itself may not have a rich historical background, it is a modern name that combines elements of established English names and follows contemporary naming trends.
People
Chadlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chadlee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Chadlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chadlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chadlee 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Chadlee a common name?
We classify Chadlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chadlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Chadlee was 1978, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chadlee is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chadlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chadlee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chadlee 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.
Is Chadlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chadlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chadlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Chadlee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.