Total births
719
Unisex name · since 1975
Shadi
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 719 babies named Shadi, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9198
- among boys today
- 719
- born since 1975
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
719 babies have been named Shadi since 1975, making it today's #9198 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Shadi recorded 719 times among boys since 1975, holding rank #9198 nationally today, ahead of 36% of boys, 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 1975 to 2025.
- #9198 among boys today
- 719 born since 1975
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shadi is currently the #9198 unisex name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 719 born since 1975, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9198
- among boys today
- 719
- born since 1975
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Shadi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9198
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Shadi was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
27 babies were named Shadi in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
How Shadi compares
719 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Shadi's all-time total is 96% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shadi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 719 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shadi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shadi's full recorded timeline at 1999, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2016, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1983 peak of 27 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shadi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1983
Current rank
#9,198
Active since
1975
Shadi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (1983)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Shadi popularity over time - girls
247 total births recorded since 1975 (Shadi as girls' name)
Shadi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shadi's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Shadi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 50
1970s
50 births
- 1980s
1980s
192 births
- 1990s
1990s
214 births
- 2000s
2000s
153 births
- 2010s 72
2010s
72 births
- 2020s 38
2020s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 214 births (30% of all-time use).
How Shadi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Shadi's total volume
Shadi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shadi by state
Where Shadi concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 79 | 11.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 15 | 2.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Shadi's total US births 11.0%
Even split
79 of 719 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shadi? ▼
Shadi has been given to 719 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9198 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
When was Shadi most popular? ▼
Shadi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Shadi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shadi are California (79 births), New York (15 births), New Jersey (5 births).
Is Shadi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shadi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 719 births, and as a girl's name it has 247 births.
How long has the name Shadi been used? ▼
Shadi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 51 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Shadi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shadi's data
- Shadi's decade-level peak was the 1990s (214 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shadis (79 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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.
Keep exploring Shadi
Nearby Names Like Shadi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shadi
Shawn Boy
#637 306,542 births
Shane Boy
#601 192,583 births
Shaun Boy
#1567 70,481 births
Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births
Compare Shadi side by side: Shadi vs Shawn Shadi vs Shane Shadi vs Shaun
Related Names
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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, 1975–2025 (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. "Shadi: #9198 Unisex Name - 719 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shadi. 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 Shadi 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.