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Shad

Recorded 1940–2025 · United States

Shad was most popular in 1971, when 406 American babies were given the name — ranking #869 that year. In 2025 it ranked #17,163, with 9 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,831 people named Shad.

Most popular in1971
Rank that year#869
Births that year406
Total since 18804,831

Shad over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Shad’s peak in 1971. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org