Glade
Glade is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Forest clearing or open space in a wood.
Origin and history
Glade is a rare masculine given name of English origin derived from a vocabulary word meaning an open space in a forest. Historically used as a topographic surname for someone living near a clearing, it saw mild usage in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States. Today it remains a very uncommon nature-inspired choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
829 babies in the United States have been named Glade since 1880. It ranks #3847 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- UT (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 67 |
| 1920-1930 | 141 |
| 1930-1940 | 142 |
| 1940-1950 | 136 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 103 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The name originally developed from Middle English 'glade', used as a surname for families living near a woodland opening.
- Though nature names like River and Meadow have risen sharply, Glade remains an exceptionally rare choice in the U.S.