Jude

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Praised; Renowned

Background: The name Jude originates from the Hebrew name 'Yehudah,' meaning 'praised.' This name was adopted into Greek as 'Ioudas' and later into Latin as 'Judas,' retaining similar meanings. It has been a widely recognized and significant name through its biblical connections.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#495
Total births
54,503
Most popular decade
2010s (78,750 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+5 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1912

Gender usage

94.6% male 5.4% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1912
First year births
5
First year rank
#2,544
Peak year
2015
Peak year births
2,668
Peak rank
#156
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,284
Recent rank
#156

Female

First year
1934
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,449
Peak year
2018
Peak year births
146
Peak rank
#1,497
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
88
Recent rank
#2,143

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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