Wade Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Wade was also the name of a legendary sea-giant in Germanic mythology. This giant, named Wada, was a revered and feared ferryman known for his power over the sea​

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A Deep Dive

Wade Overview

Meaning

To go, to ford

Gender

Boy

Origin

English, Scandinavian

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “wadan,” meaning “to go” or “to travel.”

Pronunciation

/weɪd/

Popularity

Wade is a familiar name in the USA and has a presence in other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Wade ranked #461 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Cool, Short, Vintage

Associated Traits

Adventurous, reliable, grounded
A Deep Dive

Wade Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Wayde, Ward, Waid, Wadee

Common Nicknames

Wadie, Wadey, Dee, Waddles, Ade

Diminutives

Wad, Addie, Aide, DeeDee

Famous People

  • Wade Boggs
    (American Baseball Player)
  • Wade Davis
    (Canadian Anthropologist)
  • Wade Barrett
    (British Wrestler)
  • Wade Phillips
    (American Football Coach)
  • Wade Redden
    (Canadian Hockey Player)
  • Wade Dominguez
    (American Actor)
  • Wade Watts
    (American Civil Rights Activist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Wade Wilson
    ("Deadpool," Film Series)
  • Wade Walker
    ("Cry-Baby," Film)
  • Wade Watts
    ("Ready Player One," Film)
  • Wade Kinsella
    ("Hart of Dixie," TV Series)

Places

  • Wade Park
    (Ohio, USA)
  • Wade Lake
    (Montana, USA)
  • Wade Hampton Census Area
    (now Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, USA)
  • Wade Township
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Wade's Mill
    (Virginia, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Wade?

The name Wade is synonymous with “to go” or “to advance.” It’s often linked to individuals who are determined and forward-moving.

What Is the Origin of The Name Wade?

Wade is woven from Old English, derived from the word “wadan,” which means “to go” or “to travel.” This etymology conveys a sense of movement and progress.

Wade Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Wade in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3262021#3442022#3412023
Top 3 Rankings#1831966#1891970#1921967

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Wade

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023341
(+3 from 2022)
971
(+19 from 2022)
0.05303
2022344
(-18 from 2021)
952
(-66 from 2021)
0.05083
2021326
(+14 from 2020)
1018
(+75 from 2020)
0.05433
2020340
(-5 from 2019)
943
(-56 from 2019)
0.05098
2019335
(+26 from 2018)
999
(+83 from 2018)
0.05198
2018361
(+6 from 2017)
916
(+14 from 2017)
0.04713
2017367
(+38 from 2016)
902
(+112 from 2016)
0.04558
2016405
(+114 from 2015)
790
(+236 from 2015)
0.03900
2015519
(+25 from 2014)
554
(+46 from 2014)
0.02710
2014544
(+3 from 2013)
508
(+23 from 2013)
0.02479
2013547
(+7 from 2012)
485
(+15 from 2012)
0.02400
2012554
(-3 from 2011)
470
(+8 from 2011)
0.02316
2011551
(+48 from 2010)
462
(+47 from 2010)
0.02274
2010599
(+21 from 2009)
415
(+13 from 2009)
0.02020
2009620
(-28 from 2008)
402
(-24 from 2008)
0.01895
2008592
(-64 from 2007)
426
(-60 from 2007)
0.01954
2007528
(+25 from 2006)
486
(+32 from 2006)
0.02194
2006553
(-48 from 2005)
454
(-32 from 2005)
0.02071
2005505
(+14 from 2004)
486
(+23 from 2004)
0.02285
2004519
(+37 from 2003)
463
(+60 from 2003)
0.02191
2003556
(-17 from 2002)
403
(-11 from 2002)
0.01918
2002539
(-44 from 2001)
414
(-50 from 2001)
0.02003
2001495
(-22 from 2000)
464
(-32 from 2000)
0.02243
2000473
(-11 from 1999)
496
(+2 from 1999)
0.02375
1999462
(-15 from 1998)
494
(-13 from 1998)
0.02423
1998447
(-29 from 1997)
507
(-47 from 1997)
0.02500
1997418
(-20 from 1996)
554
(-39 from 1996)
0.02773
1996398
(+36 from 1995)
593
(+66 from 1995)
0.02959
1995434
(-20 from 1994)
527
(-26 from 1994)
0.02620
1994414
(-26 from 1993)
553
(-39 from 1993)
0.02713
1993388
(-39 from 1992)
592
(-94 from 1992)
0.02866
1992349
(-5 from 1991)
686
(-17 from 1991)
0.03268
1991344
(-21 from 1990)
703
(-75 from 1990)
0.03317
1990323
(-15 from 1989)
778
(+2 from 1989)
0.03615
1989308
(-12 from 1988)
776
(-1 from 1988)
0.03702
1988296
(-3 from 1987)
777
(+46 from 1987)
0.03881
1987293
(-7 from 1986)
731
(+3 from 1986)
0.03748
1986286
(+27 from 1985)
728
(+78 from 1985)
0.03788
1985313
(-14 from 1984)
650
(-16 from 1984)
0.03378
1984299
(+19 from 1983)
666
(+65 from 1983)
0.03549
1983318
(-18 from 1982)
601
(-62 from 1982)
0.03225
1982300
No change from 1981
663
(+16 from 1981)
0.03513
1981300
(-15 from 1980)
647
(-88 from 1980)
0.03474
1980285
(-16 from 1979)
735
(-30 from 1979)
0.03963
1979269
(-7 from 1978)
765
(-11 from 1978)
0.04271
1978262
(-26 from 1977)
776
(-113 from 1977)
0.04542
1977236
(-26 from 1976)
889
(-120 from 1976)
0.05201
1976210
(-13 from 1975)
1009
(-118 from 1975)
0.06180
1975197
No change from 1974
1127
(+8 from 1974)
0.06946
1974197
(+1 from 1973)
1119
(+10 from 1973)
0.06864
1973198
(+12 from 1972)
1109
(+55 from 1972)
0.06873
1972210
(-4 from 1971)
1054
(-103 from 1971)
0.06296
1971206
(-17 from 1970)
1157
(-265 from 1970)
0.06365
1970189
(+4 from 1969)
1422
(+58 from 1969)
0.07465
1969193
(+14 from 1968)
1364
(+239 from 1968)
0.07457
1968207
(-15 from 1967)
1125
(-119 from 1967)
0.06336
1967192
(-9 from 1966)
1244
(-116 from 1966)
0.06991
1966183
(+11 from 1965)
1360
(+60 from 1965)
0.07482
1965194
(+8 from 1964)
1300
(-76 from 1964)
0.06862
1964202
(+4 from 1963)
1376
(-30 from 1963)
0.06788
1963206
(+16 from 1962)
1406
(+201 from 1962)
0.06810
1962222
(-1 from 1961)
1205
(-40 from 1961)
0.05733
1961221
(+2 from 1960)
1245
(+4 from 1960)
0.05772
1960223
(-2 from 1959)
1241
(+13 from 1959)
0.05731
1959221
(+7 from 1958)
1228
(+78 from 1958)
0.05668
1958228
(-3 from 1957)
1150
(+10 from 1957)
0.05337
1957225
(-1 from 1956)
1140
(+61 from 1956)
0.05208
1956224
(+18 from 1955)
1079
(+243 from 1955)
0.05027
1955242
(+13 from 1954)
836
(+81 from 1954)
0.04000
1954255
(+15 from 1953)
755
(+91 from 1953)
0.03649
1953270
(+14 from 1952)
664
(+65 from 1952)
0.03316
1952284
(+8 from 1951)
599
(+45 from 1951)
0.03036
1951292
(+5 from 1950)
554
(+25 from 1950)
0.02898
1950297
(+15 from 1949)
529
(+56 from 1949)
0.02909
1949312
(-3 from 1948)
473
(-13 from 1948)
0.02625
1948309
(+3 from 1947)
486
(-4 from 1947)
0.02726
1947312
(-15 from 1946)
490
(+15 from 1946)
0.02638
1946297
(+7 from 1945)
475
(+94 from 1945)
0.02878
1945304
(-10 from 1944)
381
(-30 from 1944)
0.02778
1944294
(+15 from 1943)
411
(+11 from 1943)
0.02959
1943309
(+9 from 1942)
400
(+29 from 1942)
0.02750
1942318
(-27 from 1941)
371
(-24 from 1941)
0.02634
1941291
(-16 from 1940)
395
(-16 from 1940)
0.03148
1940275
(+27 from 1939)
411
(+64 from 1939)
0.03465
1939302
(+12 from 1938)
347
(+41 from 1938)
0.03062
1938314
(-11 from 1937)
306
(-4 from 1937)
0.02692
1937303
(+5 from 1936)
310
(+10 from 1936)
0.02835
1936308
(-8 from 1935)
300
(-29 from 1935)
0.02819
1935300
(+10 from 1934)
329
(+23 from 1934)
0.03076
1934310
(+4 from 1933)
306
(+11 from 1933)
0.02882
1933314
(-2 from 1932)
295
(-10 from 1932)
0.02892
1932312
(+1 from 1931)
305
(+5 from 1931)
0.02839
1931313
(+6 from 1930)
300
(+2 from 1930)
0.02804
1930319
(-6 from 1929)
298
(-12 from 1929)
0.02638
1929313
(-15 from 1928)
310
(-45 from 1928)
0.02799
1928298
(-4 from 1927)
355
(-22 from 1927)
0.03111
1927294
(+12 from 1926)
377
(+34 from 1926)
0.03245
1926306
(+6 from 1925)
343
(+10 from 1925)
0.02994
1925312
(-19 from 1924)
333
(-52 from 1924)
0.02892
1924293
(+19 from 1923)
385
(+48 from 1923)
0.03293
1923312
(-6 from 1922)
337
(-10 from 1922)
0.02976
1922306
(-19 from 1921)
347
(-36 from 1921)
0.03084
1921287
(+7 from 1920)
383
(+15 from 1920)
0.03366
1920294
(+2 from 1919)
368
(+35 from 1919)
0.03343
1919296
(+15 from 1918)
333
(+9 from 1918)
0.03280
1918311
(-17 from 1917)
324
(+7 from 1917)
0.03090
1917294
(-11 from 1916)
317
(-11 from 1916)
0.03304
1916283
(+36 from 1915)
328
(+62 from 1915)
0.03553
1915319
(-39 from 1914)
266
(+16 from 1914)
0.03020
1914280
(+18 from 1913)
250
(+71 from 1913)
0.03659
1913298
(-37 from 1912)
179
(-2 from 1912)
0.03338
1912261
(+39 from 1911)
181
(+103 from 1911)
0.04009
1911300
(-21 from 1910)
78
(+3 from 1910)
0.03231
1910279
(-14 from 1909)
75
(+6 from 1909)
0.03597
1909265
(+118 from 1908)
69
(+32 from 1908)
0.03901
1908383
(-130 from 1907)
37
(-32 from 1907)
0.02224
1907253
(+8 from 1906)
69
(+12 from 1906)
0.04351
1906261
(-16 from 1905)
57
(-7 from 1905)
0.03957
1905245
(+9 from 1904)
64
(+7 from 1904)
0.04468
1904254
(+19 from 1903)
57
(+11 from 1903)
0.04115
1903273
(+29 from 1902)
46
(+6 from 1902)
0.03557
1902302
(-84 from 1901)
40
(-22 from 1901)
0.03013
1901218
(+56 from 1900)
62
(+6 from 1900)
0.05364
1900274
(-63 from 1899)
56
(-6 from 1899)
0.03454
1899211
(+11 from 1898)
62
(-1 from 1898)
0.05382
1898222
(+16 from 1897)
63
(+10 from 1897)
0.04769
1897238
(-14 from 1896)
53
(-10 from 1896)
0.04346
1896224
(+58 from 1895)
63
(+24 from 1895)
0.04881
1895282
(-47 from 1894)
39
(-15 from 1894)
0.03080
1894235
(+1 from 1893)
54
(+1 from 1893)
0.04324
1893236
(+6 from 1892)
53
(-1 from 1892)
0.04379
1892242
(+18 from 1891)
54
(+16 from 1891)
0.04108
1891260
(-27 from 1890)
38
(-13 from 1890)
0.03478
1890233
(+18 from 1889)
51
(+9 from 1889)
0.04261
1889251
(-6 from 1888)
42
(-8 from 1888)
0.03528
1888245
(+9 from 1887)
50
(+11 from 1887)
0.03849
1887254
(-38 from 1886)
39
(-22 from 1886)
0.03568
1886216
(+4 from 1885)
61
(+7 from 1885)
0.05124
1885220
(+15 from 1884)
54
(+3 from 1884)
0.04657
1884235
(-32 from 1883)
51
(-3 from 1883)
0.04155
1883203
(-3 from 1882)
54
(-10 from 1882)
0.04801
1882200
(+11 from 1881)
64
(+12 from 1881)
0.05245
1881211
(+2 from 1880)
52
(-4 from 1880)
0.04803
1880213
First SSA data recorded
56
First SSA data recorded
0.04730

American States Popularity Rankings for Wade

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3292021#4442022#4052023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4292021#4782022#4572023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2402021#3442022#2212023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3672021#3412022#3272023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2952021#2322022#2652023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4072021#5002022#4542023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4472021#3762022#3362023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3392021#2932022#3642023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3762021#3352022#3662023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2752021#2512022#3282023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3232021#3052022#3792023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2952021#3212022#4502023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#9332021#8742022#6682023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2962021#2892022#3412023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3032021#2592022#3702023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1582021#2062022#2352023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2252021#2812022#2732023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3132021#2732022#2112023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3252021#3622022#2922023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6652021#6842022#5582023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1792021#2672022#5002023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2502021#3352022#3612023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3312021#4022022#2562023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2032021#1902022#2042023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2182021#2142022#1662023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3462021#4622022#6282023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2382021#3922022#2022023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4842021#2392022#3842023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4862021#4942022#3402023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4122021#3912022#4652023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1811992#1281993#2782019

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3992021#3162022#2722023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6262021#4602022#4672023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2812021#2492022#2122023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1712021#2242022#2362023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2852019#2402022#2882023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2732021#1832022#1632023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1252021#2632022#1112023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4362021#4702022#6702023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2901989#2891996#2912021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2282019#2652021#2192023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3762020#2952021#3342023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5422018#3572020#5622021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2021978#3031981#2552005

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1341985#1381986#991990

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4522016#4512019#5002023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2412017#2012018#1052023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2482018#2512020#1172022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1381971#1401972#1351975

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1171974#1011975#1291990

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1411966#1761988

Popularity Rankings for Wade in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#1001978#971979#951985

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5862021#5552022#2912023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3902006#3672008#3862009

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4921979#4961982#4961984

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6912019#7082021#6712022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7632018#7072019#7812020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Wade a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Wade has been more popular for boys, possibly due to its association with strength and leadership.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Wade

Wade in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Wade Boggs (Baseball Player, born 1958): An American Hall of Fame baseball player who played primarily for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
  • Wade Davis (Anthropologist, born 1953): A Canadian anthropologist, ethnobotanist, and author known for his work on indigenous cultures.
  • Wade Barrett (Wrestler, born 1980): A British professional wrestler and actor, famous for his time in WWE.
  • Wade Phillips (Football Coach, born 1947): An American football coach with a long career in the NFL, including head coaching positions.
  • Wade Redden (Hockey Player, born 1977): A Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played for several NHL teams.
  • Wade Dominguez (Actor, 1966–1998): An American actor, model, and singer known for his role in the film "Dangerous Minds."
  • Wade Watts (Civil Rights Activist, 1919–1998): An American civil rights activist who fought against racial segregation in the South.
  • Wade Wilson ("Deadpool," 2016 Film Series): A wisecracking, anti-hero mercenary with accelerated healing powers.
  • Wade Walker ("Cry-Baby," 1990 Film): A rebellious teen who falls for a good girl, leading to a clash between their different worlds.
  • Wade Watts ("Ready Player One," 2018 Film): A young man who embarks on a quest in a virtual reality world to find a hidden Easter egg.
  • Wade Kinsella ("Hart of Dixie," 2011 TV Series): A charming bartender with a complicated love life in a small Southern town.
  • Wade Wilson ("X-Men Origins: Wolverine," 2009 Film): A skilled fighter who eventually becomes the character Deadpool.
  • Wade Hatton ("Dodge City," 1939 Film): A cowboy hero who cleans up a lawless town.
  • "Wade in the Water" (Song): A traditional African American spiritual song with deep cultural and historical significance.
  • Wade City (Mississippi, USA): A small community located in Jackson County with historical roots.
  • Wade Park (Ohio, USA): A public park in Cleveland, featuring cultural institutions like the Cleveland Museum of Art.
  • Wade Lake (Montana, USA): A picturesque lake in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, ideal for fishing and camping.
  • Wade River (Auckland, New Zealand): A river in the Auckland region, flowing into the Weiti River.
  • Wade Hampton Census Area (Alaska, USA): A census area in western Alaska, characterized by its remote, rural communities.
  • Wade Township (Illinois, USA): A township in Clinton County with a primarily agricultural landscape.
  • Wade's Mill (Virginia, USA): A historic grist mill in Rockbridge County, still operational and offering tours.

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