Declining since 1987, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Chadwick since 1914
Babies named Chadwick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 112 |
| 1950s | 143 |
| 1960s | 853 |
| 1970s | 5,709 |
| 1980s | 3,438 |
| 1990s | 1,662 |
| 2000s | 636 |
| 2010s | 309 |
| 2020s | 206 |
Meaning & origin
Chadwick is an English surname-turned-first name that reached its peak popularity in 1975, when it ranked higher than its current standing of 4139th (2025 data). The name means 'dairy farm' or 'settlement of Ceadda', reflecting its Old English roots. Though it has been falling in use since 1987, it remains connected to a general trend in English locational surnames as first names. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 68323 boys was named Chadwick, and the top state for the name is Texas.
Chadwick is a locational surname derived from Old English elements. It combines the personal name Ceadda (a saint's name) with wic, meaning 'dairy farm' or 'settlement'. The name was originally a place name in Lancashire and Worcestershire. As a given name, it came into occasional use in the 19th and 20th centuries, partly as a transfer of the surname.
Where Chadwick is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chad, Wick
Sibling names for Chadwick
Names that share Chadwick's style, for a brother or sister.
