Ade

Ade is a boy's name of African origin meaning “crown.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Ade at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“crown”

About the name Ade

Ade belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “crown” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ade first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3324 in 1974, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 363 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ade in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#3324 in 1974
Peak year
2017
Babies named Ade in 2024
8
Total since 1880
363

Ade in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#3651 in 2004
Babies named Ade in 2017
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ade mean?

Ade means “crown” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ade a boy or girl name?

Ade is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ade?

Ade comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Ade?

Ade first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #3324 in 1974, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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