Dade
Dade is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark, or deed; derived from an Old English personal name or occupational surname.
Origin and history
Dade originated as an English surname derived from a medieval given name or occupational root. It remains relatively uncommon in the United States, maintaining a distinctive and modern surname-as-first-name style. Its usage is steady but quiet, appealing to parents seeking a rare, single-syllable masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
916 babies in the United States have been named Dade since 1880. It ranks #3762 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.6 %)
- CA (21.9 %)
- IL (11.5 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
- IN (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 147 |
| 2000-2010 | 470 |
| 2010-2019 | 236 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Dade
- Dade City: Army Officer
Fun facts
- Dade originally developed in medieval England as both a patronymic surname and a regional family name.
- The name gained notable exposure in the 1990s as the protagonist Dade Murphy in the cult film Hackers.