Jade
Jade is derived from the Spanish phrase "piedra de ijada" meaning "stone of the flank," referring to the precious green gemstone believed to cure kidney ailments. The name evokes the beauty and strength of the jade stone, valued across many cultures for its protective and healing properties.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,569. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,676
- 2012: 2,740
- 2013: 2,587
- 2014: 2,392
- 2015: 2,569
- 2016: 2,701
- 2017: 2,737
- 2018: 2,698
- 2019: 2,720
- 2020: 2,748
- 2021: 2,863
- 2022: 2,888
- 2023: 2,927
- 2024: 2,940
- 2025: 2,658
- 2026 (projected): 2,569
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Gained popularity in the 1990s and remains consistently used
- •Strong gemstone association gives it a nature-connected feel
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
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Statistics
103,311
Total births since 1880
2002
Peak year
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