Thad
Pronunciation: [ th-AD ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thad first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 6,047 babies have been named Thad in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thad is past its peak , currently ranked #26,404 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,404
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Thad
Thad is a boy name .
Is Thad a boy or girl name? Thad is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,404 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,671. Thad is more commonly used as a boy name.
Thad is currently ranked #26,404 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Thad include Thaddeus, Thatcher, Thane, Thang, Thayer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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