Wade: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A brave child who crosses the river ford.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #340
- Peak
- #183 in 1966
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wade Means
Wade is a boy name of English origin. A brave child who crosses the river ford.
How Popular Wade Is
Wade currently ranks #340 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #183 in 1966. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Wade
- Wade peaked at #183 in the U.S. in 1966.
- Wade is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
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Questions About Wade
What does Wade mean?
Wade is a boy name of English origin. A brave child who crosses the river ford.
How popular is Wade?
Wade currently ranks #340 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #183 in 1966. It has held steady.
Where does Wade come from?
Wade comes from English roots. Wade peaked at #183 in the U.S. in 1966.
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