NAME PROFILE
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Derived from the Hebrew name David meaning 'beloved'; a person named Dade is characterized by a sleek, modern sensibility and a steadfast, loyal nature that makes them a cherished friend.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,131 |
| Gender | Male (23% / 77%) |
| Peak year | 1938 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 71%NC — 11%WV — 9%VA — 5%KY — 5%
Notable People
Dade Phelan (Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives) · Dade Elza (Actor, 'The Chosen') · Dade Lunsford (Contemporary Country Singer) · Dade Hall (Conceptual Artist and Illustrator) · Dade Farnsworth (Professional Steer Wrestler)
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