Shade
Shade is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Shadow, shelter, or protection from sun.
Origin and history
Shade is an English word name derived from Old English 'sceadu', referring to protection from light or a shadowed area. Used historically as a rare surname and modern nature-inspired given name, it remains uncommon in the United States. It offers a cool, singular sound akin to modern word names like Sage or Slate.
Popularity in the United States
1,156 babies in the United States have been named Shade since 1880. It ranks #3538 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1833.
States where it is most popular
- KY (22.9 %)
- NC (20.8 %)
- OH (14.6 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 18 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 72 |
| 1920-1930 | 66 |
| 1930-1940 | 48 |
| 1940-1950 | 28 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 208 |
| 2010-2019 | 191 |
| 2020-2029 | 94 |
Fun facts
- The word traces back to Old English 'sceadu', meaning shadow or cover from light.
- Shade fits into the late 20th- and early 21st-century trend of choosing single-syllable English vocabulary words as given names.