Wade

Pronunciation: [ w-AYD ]

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Girl Name #68,879 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Wade is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-AYD.

Parents who love the name Wade often also consider Rika, Evona, Dare .

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Historical Record

Wade first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.

Over 134 babies have been named Wade in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Wade is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,879 for girl names in the US .

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#68,879
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wade

Is Wade a boy or girl name?
Wade is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #68879. As a boy name, it is ranked #341. Wade is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Wade?
Wade is pronounced w-AYD.
How popular is the name Wade?
Wade is currently ranked #68879 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Wade a common or rare name?
Wade is an uncommon name, ranked #68879 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Wade?
Wade pairs well with Rika, Evona, Dare, Flores in style and sound.

About the Name Wade

Wade is a girl name .

Is Wade a boy or girl name? Wade is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,879 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #341. Wade is more commonly used as a boy name.

Wade is currently ranked #68,879 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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