Holding steady.
Popularity of Glade since 1913
Babies named Glade per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 141 |
| 1930s | 142 |
| 1940s | 136 |
| 1950s | 143 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Glade is a rare nature name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1913. It reached its highest recorded usage in 1939, which was its peak year. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very low, and it does not appear in the top 1,000 for recent years. The name is overwhelmingly used for boys, though its gentle, outdoor imagery could appeal to any gender. Glade lacks strong associations with any particular state or region, as it has never been concentrated enough to appear in top state lists. Its enduring rarity makes it a true outlier among nature names, which have seen broader trends toward names like Meadow and River.
Glade is derived from the Old English word 'glæd', meaning 'bright, shining', which evolved to refer to a clearing in a woodland. The name was occasionally used as a given name in the early 20th century, likely inspired by the natural feature or as a transferred use of the surname.
Sibling names for Glade
Names that share Glade's style, for a brother or sister.
