Shad
3 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shad was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,831 births recorded 1940–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1971 with 406 births
Most common in: California, Utah, Ohio, Texas, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
186 births recorded 1997–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2006 with 14 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
153 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2005 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
153 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shad’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #2752 | — |
| 2006 | #3451 | ↓699 |
| 2007 | #4493 | ↓1042 |
| 2008 | #3103 | ↑1390 |
| 2009 | #4922 | ↓1819 |
| 2010 | #6036 | ↓1114 |
| 2011 | #3434 | ↑2602 |
| 2012 | #5035 | ↓1601 |
| 2013 | #5171 | ↓136 |
| 2014 | #4702 | ↑469 |
| 2015 | #3982 | ↑720 |
| 2016 | #5789 | ↓1807 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↓271 |
| 2018 | #5540 | ↑520 |
| 2019 | #7173 | ↓1633 |
| 2020 | #7034 | ↑139 |
| 2021 | #8825 | ↓1791 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↓165 |
| 2023 | #5927 | ↑3063 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↓2316 |
Frequently asked questions about Shad
Is Shad a popular name?
Yes — Shad currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shad more common for boys or girls?
Shad is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shad most popular?
Shad peaked in 1971 in United States, with 406 recorded births that year.
Is Shad rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shad’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3459 in 1940 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shad?
At least 5,170 babies have been recorded with the name Shad across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Shad popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shad appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.