Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Shade
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1997
Peak births
33
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Shade
How many people are named Shade?
An estimated 870 living Americans are named Shade.
How rare is Shade?
Shade is very rare among babies today, with 11 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 66.7% from its 1997 peak.
How old is the typical Shade?
The median age of a living American named Shade is approximately 24 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 33 years old.
Is Shade still popular?
Yes. Shade is holding steady, with 11 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
1880Peak 19972025
Peak year
1997
Decline from peak
66.7%
2025
11
All-time
1,156