How Many People Are Named Chadley?
Complete statistics for the name Chadley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chadley, a very rare male name, is held by just 378 people in the US today, making up 1 in 872,370 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 25 births and has remained stable since then, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 412 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chadley Through the Generations
Chadley has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1983 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Chadleys are aged between 30 and 60, with only 24 individuals under 30 and just 7 over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's been around long enough to establish itself but hasn't become overly common, maintaining a unique charm among its bearers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chadley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chadley
How Many People Have the Name Chadley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 378 people in the United States currently share the name Chadley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 872,370 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chadley a Common or Rare Name?
Chadley is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Chadley Mean?
Chadley means "creative variant of Chad" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chadley in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Chadley Most Popular?
The name Chadley reached peak popularity in 1983, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chadley?
Approximately 378 people named Chadley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 412. That works out to roughly 1 in 872,370 Americans.
Is Chadley a rare name?
Chadley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 872,370 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chadley mean?
Chadley means "creative variant of Chad" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Chadley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chadley are male and 0% are female.
When was Chadley most popular?
Chadley peaked in 1983 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.