Shad
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Short Form Of The Biblical Shadrach: One Of Three Young Hebrew Men Who Survived Being Cast Into A Fiery Furnace.
- Origin
- English
Shad Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,822 baby boys have been named Shad. The name peaked in 1971 with 406 US births that year (rank #403).
Top States for Shad
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shad births are: California (405), Utah (293), Ohio (230).
Other English-Origin Names Like Shad
If you like Shad's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shad's exact length and starting letter: Saad, Saba, Safa, Sage, Sakr.
Quick Facts About Shad
Variant Forms
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Compare Shad to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shad against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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