Chadwic
From the Old English name "Cæd-wic" meaning "wealthy homestead".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Chadwic. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chadwic today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chadwic births was 1988 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chadwic. 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 Chadwic. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1988
6 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#6,546
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Chadwic: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chadwic 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 Chadwic during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chadwic
The name Chadwic has its origins in Old English, derived from the elements "cead" meaning "battle" and "wic" meaning "village" or "dwelling place." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who resided in a village associated with a significant battle or conflict in early English history.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Chadwic can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this historical record, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name Chadwic, who were likely landowners or residents of various villages and settlements across England.
During the Middle Ages, the name Chadwic appeared in various chronicles and manuscripts, often associated with members of the gentry or nobility. One notable figure was Chadwic de Bromley, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Welsh Wars in the late 13th century.
In the 16th century, Chadwic Parker (1512-1556) was a prominent English politician and Member of Parliament who served during the reign of King Henry VIII. He played a role in the dissolution of the monasteries and was known for his support of the English Reformation.
Another historical figure with the name Chadwic was Chadwic Wills (1670-1741), a renowned English architect and surveyor who was involved in the reconstruction efforts following the Great Fire of London in 1666. Some of his notable works include St. Paul's Church in Deptford and the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford.
In the literary world, Chadwic Hazelwood (1823-1901) was a respected English poet and novelist whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition. His most famous work, "The Seasons of the Soul," was widely acclaimed and influential in its time.
Throughout history, the name Chadwic has also been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scientists, military leaders, and artists, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
People
Chadwic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chadwic 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
Chadwic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chadwic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chadwic 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Chadwic a common name?
We classify Chadwic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chadwic most popular?
The single biggest year for Chadwic was 1988, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chadwic is about 37 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 Chadwic in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chadwic a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chadwic 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 Chadwic still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chadwic 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 Chadwic 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 common is the name Chadwic?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Chadwic on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.