Soft, napped leather
Derived from the French phrase 'gants de Suède', meaning 'gloves from Sweden'. It refers to a type of leather with a soft, brushed finish and has transitioned into use as a modern textile-inspired name.
Less common today
Suede isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,558 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Fashion designer and Project Runway contestant
