Shade

Unisex

Shade has been given to 2,025 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1993. In 2025, about 1 in 155,280 boys was named Shade.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,025

Peak year

1993 (88 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -37%

Gender split

43% girls / 57% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shade — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shaneboy

196,166 babies since 1933

Sadegirl

10,102 babies since 1985

Shaeunisex

7,694 babies since 1951

Sladeboy

6,101 babies since 1946

Shadboy

4,831 babies since 1940

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shade.

Yulisagirl

2,026 babies since 1979

Janeagirl

2,027 babies since 1953

Melyssagirl

2,023 babies since 1965

Mckenzigirl

2,022 babies since 1978

Mariaelenagirl

2,030 babies since 1935

Dajahgirl

2,020 babies since 1989

Kyannagirl

2,031 babies since 1975

Taneishagirl

2,038 babies since 1971

FAQ

How popular is the name Shade?

Shade has been given to 2,025 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shade peak?

Shade peaked in 1993, when 88 babies were given the name.

Is Shade a girl or boy name?

Shade is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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