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).