Girls' name · since 1985

Shadae

Shadae has 892 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.

892
total births
1985–2018
years on record
1990s
peak decade
42%
born in that decade

Shadae sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 892 recorded since 1985.

Social Security Administration records show Shadae recorded 892 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2018.

  • 892 total births
  • 1985–2018 years on record
  • 1990s peak decade
  • 42% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

892 girls have been named Shadae since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.

892
total births
1985–2018
years on record
1990s
peak decade
42%
born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade

42% of everyone ever named Shadae was born in this single decade.

1992
Single peak year

59 babies were named Shadae in 1992 - its busiest year on record.

Shadae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Shadae's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 59, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Shadae at a glance

Last recorded 2018

Total births

892

Since 1985

34 years of records

Peak year

1992

59 births that year

Strongest decade: 1990s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 2018

Active since

1985

Recorded for 34 years

Last year on file: 2018

Shadae popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2018

Last recorded 2018
Peak year (1992)
59
Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
020406080 198519891993199720012005200920132018 7

Shadae by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1990s was Shadae's strongest decade.

377 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.

Shadae births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1990s at 377 births (42% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

How Shadae compares to similarly-sized names

Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shadae's total volume

Shadae vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Shadae vs 15 similarly-sized girls names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%5%10%15% 050100150 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year Shadae
Shadae vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Shadae by state

Where Shadae concentrates geographically, total births since 1985

Geographically diffuse
Top 6 states by recorded births for the name Shadae
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 New York
176 19.7%
#2 California
42 4.7%
#3 Illinois
33 3.7%
#4 Florida
12 1.3%
#5 New Jersey
11 1.2%
#6 Georgia
5 0.6%
New York share of Shadae's total US births 19.7%
Even split

176 of 892 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Shadae?
Since 1985, Social Security records show 892 babies named Shadae. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 59 births.
When was Shadae most popular?
Shadae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 377 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Shadae most popular?
The top states for the name Shadae are New York (176 births), California (42 births), Illinois (33 births).
How long has the name Shadae been used?
Records for Shadae go back to 1985, giving 34 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Shadae?
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.

What to do with Shadae's data

  • Shadae's decade-level peak was the 1990s (377 total births); usage has since declined to 60 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • New York records the most Shadaes (176 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
  • Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Data Sources

Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.

Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shadae: Baby Name Since 1985 - 892 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shadae. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shadae draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.