Rising since 2010, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Swade since 1993
Babies named Swade per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Swade is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. As of 2025, it ranks 4,050th, with about 1 in 65,695 boys given the name. Its trajectory has been rising since 2010, and it reached its peak popularity in 2025. The name has no recorded top states, reflecting its sparse use. Its meaning is uncertain, possibly a respelling of Wade or Swain, or a fashionable invention. The name's brevity and strong consonant sound fit contemporary naming trends favoring short, surname-like first names. Given its rarity, a child named Swade would likely be the only one in their school or community, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Swade is a name of very recent origin, first recorded in the United States in 1993. Its exact derivation is unclear; it may be a variant of the surname Swain, from Old Norse sveinn 'boy, servant', or a respelling of Wade, from Old English wada 'to go'. Alternatively, it could be a modern invented name, perhaps blending sounds from popular names like Wade and Swayze. The name has remained rare, with its highest rank at 4,050 in 2025.
Sibling names for Swade
Names that share Swade's style, for a brother or sister.
