Wade is a distinctive choice, ranked #1282 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Wade in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1282
US Rank #341
About the Name Wade
Wade has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 501 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #510 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Wade is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #341, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Wade
Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Wade per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Wade in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Wade has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 501 places in the last five years. Its peak was #510 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Wade is more popular in the US (#341) than in the UK (#1282). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Wade include: Abdoulaye Wade — Abdoulaye Wade is a Senegalese politician who served as the third president of Senegal from 2000 to 2012.; Zaya Wade — Zaya Wade is an American model and social media influencer.; Wade Morissette — Wade Imre Morissette is a Canadian kirtan and indie pop-rock musician..
Wade appears in the US top 500 at #341 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
21
UK babies named Wade (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 501 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Wade
Likely around 1 other Wade in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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