1940Peak 19712025
Quick answers about Shad
How many people are named Shad?
An estimated 4,524 living Americans are named Shad.
How rare is Shad?
Shad is very rare among babies today, with 9 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.8% from its 1971 peak.
How old is the typical Shad?
The median age of a living American named Shad is approximately 49 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 54 years old.
Is Shad still popular?
No. Shad is endangered as a baby name, down 97.8% from its 1971 peak with 9 births in 2025.
Diaspora map
Shad spread fast — broke out in California, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Washington (1971) and ran high in 9 states within a decade.
Broke out: California, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Washington, 1971 · over-represented in 9 states over 1 year
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
