How Many People Are Named Shade?
Complete statistics for the name Shade: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shade is a very rare name for boys, originating from a creative blend of sounds. Only 1,714 people named Shade live in the US today, making up just 1 in 192,572 Americans. The majority of those named Shade are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 2,007 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shade Through the Generations
Shade peaked in popularity in 1993 with 88 births, but its overall usage has been declining since then. Today, there are 1,714 people named Shade in the United States, with most being younger adults. The age distribution shows 894 under 30, 813 between 30 and 60, and 300 over 60, indicating a name that's still relatively new and favored among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shade's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shade
How Many People Have the Name Shade?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,766 people in the United States currently share the name Shade. That works out to roughly 1 in every 48,987 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Shade a Common or Rare Name?
Shade is classified as 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 Shade Mean?
Shade means "creative variant of shade" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shade in SSA data, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.
When Was Shade Most Popular?
The name Shade reached peak popularity in 1993, with 88 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 Shade?
Approximately 6,766 people named Shade live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,766. That works out to roughly 1 in 48,987 Americans.
Is Shade a rare name?
Shade is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 48,987 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shade mean?
Shade means "creative variant of shade" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shade more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 51% of people named Shade are male and 49% are female.
When was Shade most popular?
Shade peaked in 1993 with 88 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.