Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Wade
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1970
Peak births
1,423
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Wade
How many people are named Wade?
An estimated 56,020 living Americans are named Wade.
How rare is Wade?
Wade is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 948 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 33.4% from its 1970 peak.
How old is the typical Wade?
The median age of a living American named Wade is approximately 45 years, with most bearers falling between 21 and 60 years old.
Is Wade still popular?
Yes. Wade is holding steady, with 948 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Wade most common?
Wade has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 7.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19702025
Peak year
1970
Decline from peak
33.4%
2025
948
All-time
76,498