Jade
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Stone of the Flank; Green Gem
Background: The name Jade originates from the Spanish term 'piedra de la ijada,' which means 'stone of the flank.' This term refers to the belief that the stone could cure ailments related to the kidneys. The name also pertains to the green gemstone known as jade, which has been valued for its beauty and durability.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#370
Total births
106,429
Most popular decade
2000s
(93,831 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+55 ranks)
Years in Top 100
7
First recorded year
1944
Gender usage
5.4% male
94.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1947
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,733
- Peak year
- 1994
- Peak year births
- 192
- Peak rank
- #761
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 56
- Recent rank
- #2,435
Female
- First year
- 1944
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,054
- Peak year
- 2002
- Peak year births
- 3,630
- Peak rank
- #86
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,931
- Recent rank
- #84
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).