Wade
girl nameWade entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3957 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3957
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1920s | #4500 |
| 1950s | #5643 |
| 1960s | #5960 |
| 1970s | #8289 |
| 1980s | #9570 |
| 2000s | #12761 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Wade are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wade alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wade in 2025?
- Wade is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wade most popular?
- Wade peaked in 1920, reaching #3957 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wade with classmates?
- Wade will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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