Shad
Shad: name meaning, origin and popularity
Boy name
How popular is Shad?
9U.S. babies in 2025
#402peak rank (1972)
4,831babies since 1880
Since 1880, 4,831 boys in the U.S. have been named Shad. Its highest rank for boys was #402 in 1972. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Shad FAQ
How popular is the name Shad?
Since 1880, 4,831 boys in the U.S. have been named Shad. Its highest rank for boys was #402 in 1972. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shad a boy or girl name?
Shad is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,831 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).