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Spade

A boy's name with 48 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#6116 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Spade is a boy's baby name of modern American origin, evoking the garden tool as well as the suit of playing cards — the spade symbol (♠), which in cartomancy can represent challenges but also transformation and truth. It also connects to Sam Spade, Dashiell Hammett's classic hard-boiled detective.

As a word name, Spade carries the dual energy of honest labor (the digging tool) and sharp intelligence (the detective). For parents drawn to edgy, one-of-a-kind names with attitude, Spade makes an unmistakable statement.

EtymologyShow more

Spade's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.

What the data does show: Spade has 48 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its open, approachable ending ending on a vowel softens the overall impression.

At a Glance

#6116
Current Rank
48
Total births
Since 2019
2024
Peak year
15 births
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Popularity Over Time

Spade has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2019.

04811152024
First appeared: 2019Peak: 2024 (15 births)Current: #6116

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Spade
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s42
2010s6

The Story of Spade

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2024, Spade is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Spade are most likely born between 2019 and 2024.

How rare is Spade?

Only about 1 in every 240,000 babies born in 2024 was named Spade — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2019, peaked in the 2020s with 42 births that decade.

Spade by the numbers

  • Would fill 1 school bus

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(6 years, 20192024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Spade
YearBirthsRank
202415#6116
20236#12044
20228#9712
20218#9573
20205#13768
20196#11941

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spade a boy's or girl's name?
Spade is primarily a boy's name.
When was Spade most popular?
Spade reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 15 births that year. It is currently ranked #6116 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Spade?
Spade is currently ranked #6116 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 48 babies since 2019.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20192024