Wade
boy name#344 in 2025Wade entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #183 in 1966, ranks #344 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#344
rank today
#183
peak (1966)
948
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #225 |
| 1890s | #238 |
| 1900s | #273 |
| 1910s | #292 |
| 1920s | #302 |
| 1930s | #309 |
| 1940s | #302 |
| 1950s | #254 |
| 1960s | #204 |
| 1970s | #217 |
| 1980s | #300 |
| 1990s | #398 |
| 2000s | #538 |
| 2010s | #478 |
| 2020s | #339 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wade has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 58,000 people named Wade are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wade alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 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 ranks #344 among US boy names in 2025, with 948 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wade most popular?
- Wade peaked in 1966, reaching #183 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wade with classmates?
- Wade will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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