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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shaden — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shade|Shadi
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Shaden

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SHAY-dən · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14009 in 2022

Peak: #13715 in 2020

→ Stable
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14009 in 2022

Peak: #13715 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14894 in 2023

Peak: #13243 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #14009 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #14894 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Shaden scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureUnisex2-syllableModernShadow-themed
Character
mysterious depthquiet strengthprotective naturethoughtful soul
STRONG
High confidence

Shaden is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shaden at a Glance
Meaning:From the Irish word for shadow or darkness. Associated with mystery and depth in Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#13715 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:Boy #— · Girl #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Shea◈Shawn◈Shaun◈Slade◈Shane◈
Similar Style
Ronan◈Soren◈Caspian◈LeifStellan◈
Works well with
Rowan◈HazelIvyBeckett◈Wren◈PhoebeFinn◈Sienna
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Ronan◈
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Soren◈
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→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Ethan
Celtic · #19
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shaden · Overview
Summary

Shaden is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Shaden carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shaden.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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