Declining since 1985, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Chadrick since 1965
Babies named Chadrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 823 |
| 1980s | 796 |
| 1990s | 349 |
| 2000s | 225 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Chadrick is a modern American name that emerged in the 1960s, first recorded in 1965. It peaked in popularity in 1976, during the decade of its highest usage, the 1970s. Since 1985, its use has been steadily declining, and by 2025 it ranked 10,695, with only about 1 in every 284,679 baby boys receiving the name. Chadrick combines the familiar nicknames Chad and Rick, offering parents a distinctive yet recognizable choice with a contemporary feel. Its top-state data shows no concentrated regional preference, suggesting it has been used sporadically across the country.
Chadrick appears to be a modern coinage, blending the name Chad (an English given name derived from the Old English given name Ceadda, of uncertain meaning) with the popular suffix -rick (as in Derrick or Frederick). It may also be interpreted as a variant of Cedric, a name invented by Sir Walter Scott for his novel Ivanhoe, though the connection is speculative. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1960s and saw modest use, peaking in popularity in the mid-1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chad, Rick, Ricky
Sibling names for Chadrick
Names that share Chadrick's style, for a brother or sister.
