Suade
An Arabic feminine name meaning "blissful" or "fortunate".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Suade. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Suade today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suade births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suade. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Suade. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,058
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Suade: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Suade by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Suade during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Suade
The name Suade originates from the ancient Persian language and culture, with roots dating back to the Achaemenid Empire of the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Old Persian word "suvāda," which means "pleasant" or "pleasing."
During the reign of the Sassanid Empire in Persia (224-651 CE), the name Suade was commonly used among the nobility and aristocratic classes. It was often given to children born into wealthy or influential families, as a way to bestow upon them the blessings of a pleasant and enjoyable life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suade can be found in the "Shahnameh," the epic Persian poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Suade is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a young prince from the city of Merv.
Throughout the medieval Islamic period, the name Suade maintained its popularity among Persian-speaking communities across the Middle East and Central Asia. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Suade al-Din (1145-1234), a prominent Persian philosopher and mathematician from Nishapur, and Suade al-Mulk (1216-1292), a powerful vizier and statesman during the Seljuk Empire.
In the 15th century, the name Suade was also adopted by some Ottoman Turkish families, likely due to the cultural and linguistic exchanges between the Persian and Ottoman empires. One such individual was Suade Pasha (1470-1536), a grand vizier and military commander who served under Suleiman the Magnificent.
During the 19th century, the name Suade experienced a resurgence in popularity among Iranian intellectuals and literary figures. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Suade Shirazi (1853-1925), a renowned Persian poet and calligrapher who was highly influential in the literary circles of his time.
Despite its ancient roots and historical significance, the name Suade has become relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly in Western cultures. However, it remains a cherished and meaningful name within certain Persian and Middle Eastern communities, serving as a reminder of their rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions.
People
Suade + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suade as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Suade: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suade?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suade going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Suade a common name?
We classify Suade as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suade most popular?
The single biggest year for Suade was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suade is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Suade in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Suade a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suade in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Suade still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Suade in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Suade can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Suade?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.