How Common is the First Name Shad?
We estimate that there are 4,461 people named Shad who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Shad is the 1,666th most common for men, and the 3,989th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Shad?
The average person named Shad is 43.37 years old.
Is Shad a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
9 people named Shad were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 8,243rd most popular name for boys, and the 17,163rd most popular overall.
The popularity of Shad peaked in 1972, when it was the 402nd most popular name for baby boys.
Is Shad a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Shad is almost exclusively a male name. The Social Security Administration does not record any females born with the name Shad.
Popularity of Shad in England
In 2020, Shad was the in England and Wales.