5,235births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1997Peak · Québec
#3240England & Wales 2025
Shad is a boy name family recorded 5,235 times in 5 countries since 1940. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#3240 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Québec in 1997, at 13.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shad
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shad | English | 4,831 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 1972 | ▼ 61 % |
| Shad | English | 190 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2003 | – |
| Shad | English | 156 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3240 | 2005 | ▼ 8 % |
| Shad | English | 35 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 1997 | – |
| Shad | English | 23 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2009 | – |
Questions about Shad
How popular is the name Shad?
In 2025 it ranked #3240 in England & Wales. Official registers record 5,235 births across 5 countries.
When was Shad most popular?
It peaked in Québec in 1997, at 13.0 births per 100,000.
Is Shad a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shad is a boy name.