Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Shady
//ˈʃeɪdi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19945 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
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We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shady's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shady |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Shady through the decades
- Shady peaked in 1994, when 27 babies were named Shady in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2023), use of Shady has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.