Boy
Wade
to go, advance
About Wade
Clean simplicity defines this single-syllable name that packs remarkable strength into four letters. Wade possesses an easygoing, down-to-earth quality that suggests reliability and straightforwardness. There's nothing pretentious here—just honest, solid character that endures across generations. The name's aquatic association brings a peaceful, natural element without being overtly themed or limiting. Wade works seamlessly as both a standalone first name and pairs beautifully with longer middle names for rhythm and balance. Its brevity makes it memorable and easy for young children to learn and spell. This name suits a wide range of personalities, from the quiet, thoughtful type to the adventurous outdoorsman. Wade represents naming confidence—choosing quality over quantity, substance over flash, timeless over trendy.
Popularity of the Name Wade
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #215 | |||
| 1881 | #214 | |||
| 1882 | #202 | |||
| 1883 | #204 | |||
| 1884 | #239 | |||
| 1885 | #225 | |||
| 1886 | #218 | |||
| 1887 | #260 | |||
| 1888 | #250 | |||
| 1889 | #259 | |||
| 1890 | #235 | |||
| 1891 | #264 | |||
| 1892 | #243 | |||
| 1893 | #238 | |||
| 1894 | #236 | |||
| 1895 | #288 | |||
| 1896 | #229 | |||
| 1897 | #242 | |||
| 1898 | #222 | |||
| 1899 | #212 | |||
| 1900 | #276 | |||
| 1901 | #222 | |||
| 1902 | #307 | |||
| 1903 | #277 | |||
| 1904 | #256 | |||
| 1905 | #245 | |||
| 1906 | #262 | |||
| 1907 | #253 | |||
| 1908 | #388 | |||
| 1909 | #267 | |||
| 1910 | #281 | |||
| 1911 | #303 | |||
| 1912 | #261 | |||
| 1913 | #298 | |||
| 1914 | #281 | |||
| 1915 | #321 | |||
| 1916 | #285 | |||
| 1917 | #295 | |||
| 1918 | #311 | |||
| 1919 | #296 | |||
| 1920 | #295 | |||
| 1921 | #287 | |||
| 1922 | #306 | |||
| 1923 | #312 | |||
| 1924 | #293 | |||
| 1925 | #312 | |||
| 1926 | #306 | |||
| 1927 | #295 | |||
| 1928 | #298 | |||
| 1929 | #313 | |||
| 1930 | #319 | |||
| 1931 | #314 | |||
| 1932 | #313 | |||
| 1933 | #314 | |||
| 1934 | #311 | |||
| 1935 | #301 | |||
| 1936 | #308 | |||
| 1937 | #303 | |||
| 1938 | #314 | |||
| 1939 | #303 | |||
| 1940 | #275 | |||
| 1941 | #293 | |||
| 1942 | #318 | |||
| 1943 | #310 | |||
| 1944 | #294 | |||
| 1945 | #306 | |||
| 1946 | #297 | |||
| 1947 | #314 | |||
| 1948 | #309 | |||
| 1949 | #312 | |||
| 1950 | #297 | |||
| 1951 | #294 | |||
| 1952 | #284 | |||
| 1953 | #270 | |||
| 1954 | #255 | |||
| 1955 | #242 | |||
| 1956 | #224 | |||
| 1957 | #225 | |||
| 1958 | #228 | |||
| 1959 | #221 | |||
| 1960 | #224 | |||
| 1961 | #221 | |||
| 1962 | #222 | |||
| 1963 | #206 | |||
| 1964 | #202 | |||
| 1965 | #194 | #256 | ||
| 1966 | #183 | |||
| 1967 | #192 | #233 | ||
| 1968 | #208 | #260 | ||
| 1969 | #193 | #194 | ||
| 1970 | #189 | #223 | ||
| 1971 | #206 | #254 | ||
| 1972 | #210 | #215 | ||
| 1973 | #198 | #165 | ||
| 1974 | #197 | #183 | ||
| 1975 | #197 | #217 | ||
| 1976 | #210 | #132 | ||
| 1977 | #236 | #108 | ||
| 1978 | #262 | #120 | ||
| 1979 | #270 | #128 | ||
| 1980 | #285 | #152 | ||
| 1981 | #300 | #160 | ||
| 1982 | #300 | #141 | ||
| 1983 | #318 | #225 | ||
| 1984 | #299 | #194 | ||
| 1985 | #314 | #128 | ||
| 1986 | #287 | #197 | ||
| 1987 | #293 | #149 | ||
| 1988 | #296 | #265 | ||
| 1989 | #308 | #175 | ||
| 1990 | #323 | #148 | ||
| 1991 | #344 | #164 | #312 | |
| 1992 | #349 | #145 | #282 | |
| 1993 | #388 | #165 | #333 | |
| 1994 | #416 | #189 | #361 | |
| 1995 | #435 | #155 | #369 | |
| 1996 | #399 | #228 | #344 | |
| 1997 | #419 | #677 | #219 | #357 |
| 1998 | #447 | #563 | #198 | #385 |
| 1999 | #462 | #738 | #328 | #338 |
| 2000 | #474 | #626 | #381 | |
| 2001 | #495 | #562 | #296 | #480 |
| 2002 | #539 | #716 | #361 | #405 |
| 2003 | #558 | #913 | #379 | #535 |
| 2004 | #519 | #902 | #540 | |
| 2005 | #507 | #759 | #325 | #763 |
| 2006 | #555 | #870 | #403 | #671 |
| 2007 | #529 | #845 | #607 | |
| 2008 | #592 | #913 | #379 | #640 |
| 2009 | #620 | #401 | #661 | |
| 2010 | #599 | #766 | ||
| 2011 | #552 | #711 | ||
| 2012 | #555 | #738 | ||
| 2013 | #549 | #703 | ||
| 2014 | #544 | #674 | ||
| 2015 | #519 | #727 | ||
| 2016 | #406 | #812 | #458 | |
| 2017 | #367 | #741 | #541 | |
| 2018 | #361 | #791 | #514 | |
| 2019 | #335 | #767 | #560 | |
| 2020 | #341 | #842 | #607 | |
| 2021 | #326 | #583 | ||
| 2022 | #344 | #553 | ||
| 2023 | #341 | #551 | ||
| 2024 | #341 | #684 | ||
| 2025 | #344 | #816 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Wade
- Waid
- Wayde
- Waddell
Names Similar to Wade
Nicknames for Wade
- Wad
- Wadey
- We
- Wa
Famous People Named Wade
| Wade Boggs | American baseball player |
| Wade Davis | Canadian anthropologist and author |
| Dwyane Wade | American basketball player |
| Wade Barrett | English professional wrestler |
| Wade Phillips | American football coach |
| Wade Redden | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Wade Robson | Australian dancer and choreographer |
| Wade Baldwin IV | American basketball player |
| Wade Dominguez | American actor |
| Wade Elliott | English footballer |
| Wade Hampton III | American soldier and politician |
| Wade LeBlanc | American baseball player |
| Wade McCree | American judge |
| Wade Ormsby | Australian golfer |
| Wade Preston | American musician |
| Wade Rathke | American activist and author |
| Wade Smith | American football player |
| Wade Williams | American actor |
Characters Named Wade
| Wade Wilson | Deadpool |
| Wade Kinsella | Hart of Dixie |
| Wade "Unique" Adams | Glee |
| Wade Barrett | Mortal Kombat |
| Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker | Cry-Baby |
| Wade "Crazy" Halton | Airplane! |
| Wade Hebert | Grand Theft Auto V |
| Wade Vaughn | The Maze Runner |
| Wade A. Minnick | The X-Files |
| Wade Welles | Sliders |
| Wade H. Dredd | Judge Dredd |
| Wade Tillman | Watchmen |
| Wade Meighan | Pollyanna |
| Wade Swoboda | The Edge of Seventeen |
| Wade Hixton | Wade Hixton's Counter Punch |
| Wade Cooley | Friday Night Lights |
| Wade Blackwood | Fargo |
| Wade Johnson | Haven |
| Wade Channing | Beauty and the Beast |
| Wade Harper | Charmed |