Tadd
A short form of the English masculine name Theodore.
Name Census estimates that about 1,345 living Americans carry the first name Tadd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tadd today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tadd births was 1985 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tadd. 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.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 254,836 Americans
Peak year
1985
62 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2013 SSA rank
#9,545
Tracked since 1954
Census
Tadd in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,306 people with the first name Tadd, which placed it at #10,279 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#10,279
National first-name rank
People counted
1.3K
1,306 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
90.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tadd
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tadd is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tadd described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tadd at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 1,176
- Two or more races3.1% · 41
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 28
- Black or African American2.0% · 26
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 14
Popularity
Tadd: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tadd from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 468 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tadd 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 Tadd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tadds live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Ohio, Illinois, California recorded the most babies named Tadd, while Minnesota, Iowa, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tadd
The name Tadd is a variant of the name Todd, which has its origins in the Old English language. The name Todd is derived from the Old English word "tod," which means "fox." It is believed to have been originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered cunning or sly, like a fox.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tadd emerged as a spelling variation of Todd. It was particularly common in the northern regions of England and Scotland, where the Old English language had a stronger influence. The earliest recorded use of the name Tadd dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in historical records and documents.
One of the earliest known references to the name Tadd can be found in the "Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire" from the 13th century, where a man named Tadd de Brentingham is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's usage during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tadd. One such person was Tadd the Ryme, a 15th-century English poet and musician known for his satirical verses and songs. He was an influential figure in the literary circles of his time.
In the 16th century, Tadd Hutchins was a prominent merchant and landowner in Dorset, England. He played a significant role in the local economy and was a respected member of the community.
During the 17th century, Tadd Crispe was a well-known English writer and theologian. He wrote several notable works on religious subjects and was an influential figure in the Church of England.
In the 18th century, Tadd Pearson was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Lincolnshire, England. He is credited with several innovations in the field of horology and his clocks were highly sought after by collectors and aristocrats.
Another notable figure was Tadd Hartwick, a 19th-century American businessman and philanthropist from New York. He made significant contributions to the education system and founded Hartwick College, which bears his name.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Tadd. While not as common as some other names, Tadd has a long and fascinating history, with its roots firmly planted in the Old English language and culture.
People
Tadd + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tadd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tadd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,345 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tadd 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 254,836 US residents.
Is Tadd a common name?
We classify Tadd as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,457 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tadd most popular?
The single biggest year for Tadd was 1985, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tadd is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tadd in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,306 people with the name Tadd, or 0.43 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #10,279 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tadd in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tadd?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tadd appears almost entirely male. Of the 1,305 people counted with this name, 99.8% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tadd?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tadd is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tadd most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Tadd in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (1,176 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Tadd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tadd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tadd 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 Tadd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tadd 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 Tadd 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.
How common is the name Tadd?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Tadd at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.