Wadee
An Arabic name meaning valley or ravine.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Wadee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Wadee today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wadee births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wadee. 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 Wadee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,927
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Wadee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Wadee 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 Wadee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Wadee
The name Wadee is believed to be of Arabic origin, stemming from the Arabic word "wadi," which means a dry riverbed or valley. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Arabic culture of the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula.
In the arid landscapes of the region, wadis were integral to the survival of nomadic tribes and settlements, serving as water sources and transportation routes. The name Wadee likely originated as a reference to these vital geographical features, perhaps bestowed upon individuals born near or associated with a specific wadi.
While the name does not hold any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it carries a deep connection to the natural environment and the nomadic lifestyle that shaped the Arab world for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Wadee was Wadee ibn Thabith, a 7th-century Arab poet and companion of the Prophet Muhammad. His poetic contributions played a role in preserving the cultural heritage of the time.
Another notable figure was Wadee Al-Khatib, a 13th-century Arab scholar and historian from Aleppo, Syria. His works, such as "The History of Aleppo," provided invaluable insights into the region's rich history and cultural traditions.
In the 18th century, Wadee Al-Baghdadi, an Iraqi scholar and mathematician, gained recognition for his contributions to the field of mathematics and his work on celestial mechanics.
During the 20th century, Wadee Haddad, a prominent Lebanese writer and journalist, made a significant impact on the literary and cultural landscape of the Arab world through his novels, short stories, and articles.
More recently, Wadee Al-Hashash, born in 1967, is a renowned Saudi Arabian artist and calligrapher, renowned for his innovative fusion of traditional Arabic calligraphy with modern art techniques.
While the name Wadee may not be as widely used today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes that shaped the Arab world throughout history.
People
Wadee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wadee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wadee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wadee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wadee 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 Wadee a common name?
We classify Wadee 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 Wadee most popular?
The single biggest year for Wadee was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wadee is about 20 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 Wadee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wadee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wadee 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 Wadee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wadee 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 Wadee 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 have the name Wadee?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.