Jude
Jude is of Hebrew origin, derived from Judah, meaning 'praised' or 'thanks.' It gained popularity as a standalone name in English-speaking countries, carrying both biblical significance and a modern, concise appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,429. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,478
- 2012: 2,486
- 2013: 2,516
- 2014: 2,592
- 2015: 2,668
- 2016: 2,524
- 2017: 2,515
- 2018: 2,497
- 2019: 2,555
- 2020: 2,441
- 2021: 2,506
- 2022: 2,308
- 2023: 2,272
- 2024: 2,301
- 2025: 2,384
- 2026 (projected): 2,429
Good to Know
- •Simple four-letter name that's easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well in multiple languages and cultures
- •The Beatles song 'Hey Jude' remains a strong cultural association
- •Increasing in popularity but not overly common
Similar Names
Famous People
Jude Law
British actor
Jude Bellingham
English footballer
St. Jude
Biblical apostle and patron saint
Jude Watson
Author of Star Wars novels
Statistics
53,982
Total births since 1880
2015
Peak year
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