Masculine dossier · first seen 1940
Shad
Endangered
Down 97.8% from peak
Peak era
1971
Peak births
406
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Shad
How many people are named Shad?
An estimated 4,457 living Americans are named Shad.
How rare is Shad?
Shad is very rare among babies today, with 9 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.8% from its 1971 peak.
How old is the typical Shad?
The median age of a living American named Shad is approximately 49 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 54 years old.
Is Shad still popular?
No. Shad is endangered as a baby name, down 97.8% from its 1971 peak with 9 births in 2025.
Where is Shad most common?
Shad has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 14.5× more often than the national baseline.
1940Peak 19712025
Peak year
1971
Decline from peak
97.8%
2025
9
All-time
4,831