Shad Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationshad / /ʃæd/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'the one who is praised'; English: 'a type of fish'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shad has Hebrew origins, often associated with the biblical context. In Hebrew, it signifies someone who is praised or commended. Additionally, in English, Shad refers to a type of fish, particularly found in North America. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting both religious and natural themes.
Trend Summary
The name Shad has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shad was first seen in the United States in 1940. Shad has ranked as high as #747 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Ohio, Washington, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Shad has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shad (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 47 |
| 1967 | 62 |
| 1968 | 64 |
| 1969 | 96 |
| 1970 | 175 |
| 1971 | 406 |
| 1972 | 381 |
| 1973 | 317 |
| 1974 | 316 |
| 1975 | 261 |
| 1976 | 199 |
| 1977 | 196 |
| 1978 | 181 |
| 1979 | 150 |
| 1980 | 118 |
| 1981 | 102 |
| 1982 | 97 |
| 1983 | 77 |
| 1984 | 52 |
| 1985 | 65 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 54 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 62 |
| 1993 | 56 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 55 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 15 |