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UK boy's name

Zade

A variant of the Persian name Zaid meaning "to increase or grow".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Zade is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zade popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1517, with 17 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 17 births.

This profile covers 120 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Zade is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 119 living people in the UK are called Zade. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Zade ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 17 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 17 boys were registered as Zade.
  • About 119 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zade as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1517

2024

Births in 2024

17

Latest year

Peak year

2024

17 births

Estimated living

119

2026

Meaning

What does Zade mean?

The name Zade has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). It is derived from the Persian word "zada," which means "born" or "born of." This name was often used as a suffix to indicate one's lineage or ancestry.

In ancient Persian texts and historical records, the name Zade was often found as part of compound names, such as Farhad-zade (born of Farhad) or Bahram-zade (born of Bahram). These compound names were prevalent among the nobility and aristocracy, reflecting their proud heritage and family lineage.

One of the earliest known references to the name Zade can be found in the epic Persian poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, several characters bear names containing the suffix "zade," highlighting its significance in Persian culture during that era.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who carried the name Zade. One prominent example is Kamal-ud-Din Behzad (1460-1536), a renowned Persian painter and miniaturist who was regarded as the greatest artist of the late Timurid era. His intricate and exquisite works were highly praised and influenced the development of Persian miniature painting.

Another notable figure was Mirza Muhammad Rafi' Sauda (1713-1781), a highly influential Persian poet who lived during the Mughal era in India. His poetry, written in the Persian language, was celebrated for its depth, eloquence, and mastery of literary techniques.

In the realm of science, Mirza Reza Zade (1865-1915) was a prominent Persian mathematician and logician. He made significant contributions to the field of logic and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Iranian mathematics.

Sadegh Zade (1880-1946), a renowned Iranian poet and writer, was also a notable figure who carried this name. His poetic works, written in Persian, were celebrated for their vivid imagery and profound insights into the human condition.

It is worth noting that the name Zade has also been used in other cultural contexts, particularly in Central Asia and parts of the Middle East, where Persian influences have been strong. However, its roots and earliest known origins can be traced back to ancient Persia and the Persian language.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zade over time

The chart below shows babies named Zade registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Zade, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 17 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zade
0491317199720102024

Decades

Zade by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zade was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2687 42 5
2010s #3621 48 10
2000s #2796 27 5
1990s #2859 3 1

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FAQ

Zade: questions and answers

How popular is the name Zade in the UK right now?

In 2024, Zade was ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales, with 17 births registered.

When was Zade most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 17 babies registered as Zade in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zade?

A variant of the Persian name Zaid meaning "to increase or grow".

How many people are called Zade in the UK?

A total of 120 babies have been registered as Zade across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.