How old is someone named Wade?
The average Wade is 42 years old.
Half of all living Wades are between 21 and 60.
When was Wade popular?
Wade is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1970 but no single era. You'll meet Wades of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 557 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,336 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,567 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,094 | 390 |
| 1940s | 4,293 | 1,900 |
| 1950s | 8,542 | 5,800 |
| 1960s | 12,897 | 10,000 |
| 1970s | 10,482 | 9,400 |
| 1980s | 6,996 | 6,600 |
| 1990s | 5,987 | 5,800 |
| 2000s | 4,501 | 4,400 |
| 2010s | 6,506 | 6,500 |
| 2020s | 5,855 | 5,800 |
How many Wades are still alive?
About 57,000 Wades are alive in the US today. That's 74% of the roughly 77,000 babies named Wade since 1880.
Most Wades ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Wade?
About one in four living Wades are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Wade an old name?
Somewhat. Wade is older than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Wade will be 39 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Wade a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Wades are men.
Names the same age as Wade
NAME TWIN
Wade's name twin is Hans. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Hans's age curve is the closest match to Wade's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Wade
How old is the average Wade?
The average Wade in the US is 42 years old. The median is 46, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Wade?
About 57,000 Wades are alive in the US today, out of roughly 77,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Wade most popular?
In 1970, when about 1,400 baby boys were named Wade.
Is Wade a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 27% of living Wades, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this