Declining since 2016, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Ade since 1919
Babies named Ade per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 42 |
| 1980s | 0 | 43 |
| 1990s | 0 | 63 |
| 2000s | 5 | 55 |
| 2010s | 14 | 98 |
| 2020s | 15 | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Ade is a short, crisp name that in the United States has seen modest use since at least 1919. Its rank of 7194 in 2025 places it among less common names, with about 1 in 155,280 boys receiving the name that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2017, but has been falling in use since 2016. As a standalone, Ade offers a succinct alternative to longer classics like Adrian or Adele, and its simplicity appeals to parents seeking a modern, minimalist name.
Ade is most often a short form or nickname for longer names such as Adrian, Adele, or Adelaide, but it also stands as an independent given name. In Yoruba (Nigeria), Ade means 'crown' and is a common element in Yoruba names, but in English usage the origin is typically from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. The name gained some popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the 2010s.
Sibling names for Ade
Names that share Ade's style, for a brother or sister.
