Shady
boy nameShady entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2926 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2926
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3159 |
| 1920s | #4286 |
| 1970s | #4521 |
| 1980s | #4816 |
| 1990s | #5444 |
| 2000s | #8182 |
| 2010s | #10971 |
| 2020s | #12239 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shady are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shady alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shady in 2025?
- Shady is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shady most popular?
- Shady peaked in 1916, reaching #2926 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shady with classmates?
- Shady will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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