Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Wade.
National Rank (2025)
#344
All-Time Peak Rank
#183 (1966)
Total U.S. Births
76,498
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Wade Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Wade
According to SSA data, Wade achieved its highest historical rank of #183 in 1966. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1970 with 1,423 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 70.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Wade scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+70.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,423Births in 1970
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:523
1890s:530
1900s:557
1910s:2,331
1920s:3,538
1930s:3,094
1940s:4,293
1950s:8,531
1960s:12,866
1970s:10,425
1980s:6,973
1990s:5,987
2000s:4,494
2010s:6,506
2020s:5,850
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWade
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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