Boys name · Illinois
Wade in Illinois
Wade was the 444th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 25 babies named Wade that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 2,397 babies Wade.
Popularity over time
Wade in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 | 402nd |
| 1941 | 11 | 356th |
| 1956 | 31 | 283rd |
| 1970 | 47 | 247th |
| 1983 | 19 | 416th |
| 1997 | 21 | 484th |
| 2011 | 19 | 552nd |
| 2025 | 25 | 444th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 402nd in 1914 to 444th in 2025.
The most babies named Wade in Illinois in a single year was 58, in 1964. Its best showing was 215th among boys names in 1964.
Across the country, Wade reached its best rank of 36th in North Dakota (1968). See Wade in every state →
How popular is Wade in Illinois?
Wade was the 444th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 25 babies named Wade that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 2,397 babies Wade.
How many babies are named Wade in Illinois?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Wade in Illinois. The most babies named Wade in Illinois in a single year was 58, in 1964.
What is the rank of Wade in Illinois?
Wade ranked 444th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 215th among boys names in 1964.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.