Boy nameCurrently #341 in the USRising
Wade
//ˈweɪd//
1 syllablePeak year: 19704 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wade's meaning
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.
Wade's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wade |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 56 |
| 1881 | 52 |
| 1882 | 64 |
| 1883 | 54 |
| 1884 | 51 |
| 1885 | 54 |
| 1886 | 61 |
| 1887 | 39 |
| 1888 | 50 |
| 1889 | 42 |
| 1890 | 51 |
| 1891 | 38 |
| 1892 | 54 |
| 1893 | 53 |
| 1894 | 54 |
| 1895 | 39 |
| 1896 | 63 |
| 1897 | 53 |
| 1898 | 63 |
| 1899 | 62 |
| 1900 | 56 |
| 1901 | 62 |
| 1902 | 40 |
| 1903 | 46 |
| 1904 | 57 |
| 1905 | 64 |
| 1906 | 57 |
| 1907 | 69 |
| 1908 | 37 |
| 1909 | 69 |
| 1910 | 75 |
| 1911 | 78 |
| 1912 | 181 |
| 1913 | 179 |
| 1914 | 250 |
| 1915 | 266 |
| 1916 | 333 |
| 1917 | 317 |
| 1918 | 324 |
| 1919 | 333 |
| 1920 | 375 |
| 1921 | 383 |
| 1922 | 352 |
| 1923 | 343 |
| 1924 | 391 |
| 1925 | 333 |
| 1926 | 343 |
| 1927 | 377 |
| 1928 | 360 |
| 1929 | 310 |
| 1930 | 298 |
| 1931 | 300 |
| 1932 | 305 |
| 1933 | 295 |
| 1934 | 306 |
| 1935 | 329 |
| 1936 | 300 |
| 1937 | 310 |
| 1938 | 306 |
| 1939 | 347 |
| 1940 | 411 |
| 1941 | 395 |
| 1942 | 371 |
| 1943 | 400 |
| 1944 | 411 |
| 1945 | 381 |
| 1946 | 475 |
| 1947 | 490 |
| 1948 | 486 |
| 1949 | 473 |
| 1950 | 529 |
| 1951 | 553 |
| 1952 | 599 |
| 1953 | 670 |
| 1954 | 755 |
| 1955 | 836 |
| 1956 | 1,079 |
| 1957 | 1,140 |
| 1958 | 1,149 |
| 1959 | 1,235 |
| 1960 | 1,245 |
| 1961 | 1,246 |
| 1962 | 1,214 |
| 1963 | 1,407 |
| 1964 | 1,381 |
| 1965 | 1,306 |
| 1966 | 1,364 |
| 1967 | 1,244 |
| 1968 | 1,125 |
| 1969 | 1,364 |
| 1970 | 1,430 |
| 1971 | 1,163 |
| 1972 | 1,060 |
| 1973 | 1,115 |
| 1974 | 1,124 |
| 1975 | 1,131 |
| 1976 | 1,014 |
| 1977 | 895 |
| 1978 | 783 |
| 1979 | 770 |
| 1980 | 735 |
| 1981 | 652 |
| 1982 | 663 |
| 1983 | 607 |
| 1984 | 666 |
| 1985 | 656 |
| 1986 | 733 |
| 1987 | 731 |
| 1988 | 777 |
| 1989 | 776 |
| 1990 | 778 |
| 1991 | 703 |
| 1992 | 686 |
| 1993 | 592 |
| 1994 | 553 |
| 1995 | 527 |
| 1996 | 593 |
| 1997 | 554 |
| 1998 | 507 |
| 1999 | 494 |
| 2000 | 496 |
| 2001 | 464 |
| 2002 | 414 |
| 2003 | 403 |
| 2004 | 470 |
| 2005 | 486 |
| 2006 | 454 |
| 2007 | 486 |
| 2008 | 426 |
| 2009 | 402 |
| 2010 | 415 |
| 2011 | 462 |
| 2012 | 470 |
| 2013 | 486 |
| 2014 | 508 |
| 2015 | 554 |
| 2016 | 791 |
| 2017 | 902 |
| 2018 | 916 |
| 2019 | 999 |
| 2020 | 944 |
| 2021 | 1,023 |
| 2022 | 952 |
| 2023 | 977 |
| 2024 | 1,009 |
Wade through the decades
- Wade peaked in 1970, when 1,430 babies were named Wade in the US.
- The 1960s were Wade's strongest decade, averaging 1,290 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wade has risen 97% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wade currently ranks #341 in the US and is on the rise.