Total births
1,739
Boys' name · since 1987
Zade
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 1,739 babies named Zade, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1417
- among boys today
- 1,739
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zade is the #1417 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,739 recorded since 1987.
Zade has 1,739 recorded births among boys since 1987, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1417 as of the latest data, more common than 90% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #1417 among boys today
- 1,739 born since 1987
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zade is currently the #1417 boys' name in America, more common than 90% of boys - 1,739 born since 1987, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1417
- among boys today
- 1,739
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Zade vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1417
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 90% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Zade was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
131 babies were named Zade in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Zade compares
1,739 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Zade's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zade | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,739 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 131 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zade's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zade's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 131, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zade at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,417
Active since
1987
Zade popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 131
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Zade popularity over time - girls
27 total births recorded since 2004 (Zade as girls' name)
Zade by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zade's strongest decade.
630 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Zade births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 102
1990s
102 births
- 2000s
2000s
449 births
- 2010s
2010s
630 births
- 2020s
2020s
541 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 630 births (36% of all-time use).
How Zade 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 Zade's total volume
Zade vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zade by state
Where Zade concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 193 | 11.1% |
| #2 | California | | 149 | 8.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 46 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 25 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 24 | 1.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 22 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 13 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 11 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Zade's total US births 11.1%
Even split
193 of 1,739 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Zade appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zade? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 1,739 babies named Zade. Today it holds rank #1417 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 131 births.
When was Zade most popular? ▼
Zade was most popular in the 2010s decade with 630 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Zade most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zade are Texas (193 births), California (149 births), Ohio (46 births).
How long has the name Zade been used? ▼
Zade has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 39 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zade? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaden, Zadok, Zadyn, Zadkiel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zade's data
- Zade's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (630 total births) through the 2020s (541) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zades (193 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Zade
Nearby Names Like Zade
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zade
Zaden Boy
#2626 2,293 births
Zadok Boy
#4133 536 births
Zadyn Boy
#8093 395 births
Zadkiel Boy
#2589 393 births
Zadrian Boy
#7523 368 births
Compare Zade side by side: Zade vs Zaden Zade vs Zadok Zade vs Zadyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zade
Zackary #1416
31,593 births · Peak 2001
Nick #1418
50,457 births · Peak 1960
Obadiah #1415
2,521 births · Peak 2024
Link #1419
2,689 births · Peak 2022
Ozzie #1414
3,214 births · Peak 2023
Dwayne #1420
76,738 births · Peak 1961
Barry #1413
181,270 births · Peak 1962
Ezio #1421
1,552 births · Peak 2025
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, 1987–2025 (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. "Zade: #1417 Boys' Name - 1,739 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zade. 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 Zade 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.