How Many People Are Named Dade?
Complete statistics for the name Dade: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dade is a very rare male name, with only 899 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 367,126 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 94% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes adventure, change, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 916 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dade Through the Generations
Dade peaked in popularity in 2001 with 57 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Dade is 21, with 857 under 30, 54 between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60. This name's prevalence is concentrated among younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dade's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Dade
How Many People Have the Name Dade?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,332 people in the United States currently share the name Dade. That works out to roughly 1 in every 142,131 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dade a Common or Rare Name?
Dade is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dade Mean?
Dade means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dade in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dade Most Popular?
The name Dade reached peak popularity in 2001, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dade?
Approximately 2,332 people named Dade live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,332. That works out to roughly 1 in 142,131 Americans.
Is Dade a rare name?
Dade is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 142,131 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dade mean?
Dade means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Dade more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dade are male and 0% are female.
When was Dade most popular?
Dade peaked in 2001 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.