Holding steady.
Popularity of Shadrick since 1933
Babies named Shadrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 217 |
| 1980s | 133 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Shadrick is an exceedingly rare American given name that first appeared on record in 1933 and saw its highest usage during the 1970s, peaking in 1976. The name's trajectory has remained stable but low ever since, with no decades of revival. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it is most plausibly a modern variation of Chadrick, blending the Old English name Chad with the suffix -rick. Its rarity in official records, with no top states or notable bearers, underscores its status as an obscure and distinctive choice.
Shadrick is a rare given name most likely arising as a modern American variant of Chadrick, which itself derives from the Old English name Ceadda (a saint's name) combined with the suffix -rick meaning 'ruler.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1933 but saw its peak usage in the 1970s. It remains uncommon and appears to be a modern coinage rather than a traditional name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shad, Rick
Variants: Chadrick
Sibling names for Shadrick
Names that share Shadrick's style, for a brother or sister.
