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Wade is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname, either Wade or Wade." It ranked #344 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname, either Wade or Wade. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Wade ranked #344 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #344 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wade mean?
Behind the Name does not give Wade a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from an English surname, either Wade or Wade.
Is Wade a popular name?
Wade ranked #344 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Wade a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Wade appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Wade — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
