Dade

Dade: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /deΙͺd/

Meaning and origin of Dade

  • A male given name.

Etymology

Anglicised from an Irish equivalent of David.

How popular is Dade?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1917peak rank (2001)
916babies since 1880

Since 1880, 916 boys in the U.S. have been named Dade. Its highest rank for boys was #1917 in 2001. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

1880192019602000202557 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dade FAQ

What does the name Dade mean?

A male given name. Anglicised from an Irish equivalent of David.

How popular is the name Dade?

Since 1880, 916 boys in the U.S. have been named Dade. Its highest rank for boys was #1917 in 2001. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Dade a boy or girl name?

Dade is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 916 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.