Boy · #10,659 in 2026

Shadd

Name: Popularity of the name Shadd in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shadd, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,659

Peak Rank

#2,204 (1971)

Total Babies

243

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1966

First Year

2006

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#2204

Peak Rank

243

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shadd

The earliest SSA record of Shadd as a baby boy name dates back to 1966, when 5 babies received it. 1971 was its biggest year on record, with 18 newborns named Shadd — #2,204 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Shadds. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2006 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 243 Shadds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Shadd

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shadd is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Shad
Schad
Shadde
Should
Shade
Shed
Showed
Shat
Shod
Shied
Shoed
Sheed

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shadd

What does the name Shadd mean?

Shadd is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shadd in 2026?

In 2026, Shadd ranks #10,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shadd most popular?

Shadd reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #2,204 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Shadd a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shadd is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shadd?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shadd include Avram, Sonya, Quince. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shadd

Shadd is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 243 births in the dataset. Shadd's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #2,204. Use the chart and map above to compare Shadd's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.