Wade Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Wade is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wade has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Wade' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 295th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 306th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 247th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 215th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 346th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 529th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 386th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6038th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8163rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8388th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 32490th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Wade' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Wade"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Wade"
"Wade" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 295th of 7545 | 5,705 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 306th of 6773 | 6,130 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 247th of 7552 | 16,931 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 215th of 10718 | 17,555 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 346th of 16616 | 10,670 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 529th of 24088 | 7,396 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 386th of 23106 | 10,056 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6038th of 9107 | 29 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8163rd of 12526 | 31 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8388th of 19264 | 68 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18297th of 27321 | 23 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 32490th of 35406 | 7 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Wade" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 378th/378 |
100.00% 493rd/493 |
100.00% 204th/204 |
100.00% 590th/590 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 426th/426 |
100.00% 413th/413 |
100.00% 224th/224 |
100.00% 529th/529 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 230th/230 |
100.00% 279th/279 |
100.00% 232nd/232 |
100.00% 222nd/222 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 171st/171 |
100.00% 269th/269 |
100.00% 247th/247 |
100.00% 211th/211 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 236th/236 |
100.00% 411th/411 |
100.00% 358th/358 |
100.00% 361st/361 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 426th/426 |
100.00% 697th/697 |
100.00% 526th/526 |
100.00% 591st/591 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 305th/305 |
100.00% 536th/536 |
100.00% 389th/389 |
100.00% 423rd/423 |
Regional Popularity of "Wade" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Wade"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Wade" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.