Out of the sun; darkness or shadow
Derived from the Old English word 'sceadu', referring to a cool area out of direct sunlight. While historically used as a surname, it has emerged as a modern nature-inspired given name representing protection and tranquility.
Less common today
Shade isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,237 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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