Jude
Jude first appears in US records in 1912. It peaked in 2015, when 2,668 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,384.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jude popular?
Steady Jude has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
| 2020s | 14,212 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25,132 | |
| 2000s | 9,351 | |
| 1990s | 1,112 | |
| 1980s | 868 | |
| 1970s | 1,207 | |
| 1960s | 945 | |
| 1950s | 597 | |
| 1940s | 293 | |
| 1930s | 197 | |
| 1920s | 41 | |
| 1910s | 27 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jude mean?
A form of Judah, from the Hebrew, “praised.” Saint Jude is patron of hopeless causes.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jude mean?
Jude means Praised. A form of Judah, from the Hebrew, “praised.” Saint Jude is patron of hopeless causes.
What is the origin of the name Jude?
Jude is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Jude?
Jude is pronounced “JOOD.”
Is Jude a boy or a girl name?
Jude is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jude a popular name right now?
Jude has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
How popular is the name Jude?
In 2025, Jude ranked #155 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jude most popular?
Jude was most popular in 2015, when about 2,668 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Jude?
Names similar to Jude include Judah, Luke, Silas, Levi.
What names go well with Jude?
Hebrew names that pair well with Jude include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.