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Shade
UnisexMeaning of Shade: English: 'shelter from the sun'
Shade is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5344th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5344
17 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,025
First recorded 1880 · peak 1993
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
57% boys · 43% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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