Swade
A boy's name of American origin with 168 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Swade, you're looking at a name that fewer than 168 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Swade a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Swade ranks #4672 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Swade is a boy's baby name of American origin, a phonetic spelling of Suede — the soft, brushed leather known for its luxurious texture. As a name, Swade evokes smoothness, confidence, and an easy, natural cool.
Swade has the simple, stylish sound of a one-syllable name that demands attention — short enough to be strong, distinctive enough to be remembered.
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In the American context, Swade is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1993–2024). Its American roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Swade is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #4672), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Swade has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 77 | #6740 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 32 | #11819 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | #10384 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 53 | #7338 | — |
The Story of Swade
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Swade is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Swade are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Swade?
Only about 1 in every 163,636 babies born in 2024 was named Swade — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2020s with 77 births that decade.
Swade by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 1993–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | #4672 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5219 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5185 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10644 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7980 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10657 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13834 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8718 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13803 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12082 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10384 |
| 1999 | 5 | #11390 |
| 1998 | 7 | #8338 |
| 1996 | 11 | #5485 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8745 |
| 1994 | 11 | #5409 |
| 1993 | 13 | #4662 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2024