Shad is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #8799 in 2025 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 55 births ranking #1723. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 189,786 boys born was named Shad. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.