Shade
boy name#7194 in 2025Shade entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #682 in 1880, ranks #7194 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#7194
rank today
#682
peak (1880)
11
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #755 |
| 1890s | #899 |
| 1900s | #1200 |
| 1910s | #2271 |
| 1920s | #3119 |
| 1930s | #3140 |
| 1940s | #3268 |
| 1950s | #3278 |
| 1960s | #3649 |
| 1970s | #4280 |
| 1980s | #4705 |
| 1990s | #3375 |
| 2000s | #4284 |
| 2010s | #4973 |
| 2020s | #5796 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Shade are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shade alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shade in 2025?
- Shade ranks #7194 among US boy names in 2025, with 11 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shade most popular?
- Shade peaked in 1880, reaching #682 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shade with classmates?
- Shade will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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