Jade
Jade first appears in US records in 1944. It peaked in 2002, when 3,630 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,658.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jade popular?
Steady Jade has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2002.
| 2020s | 17,024 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26,545 | |
| 2000s | 30,293 | |
| 1990s | 20,397 | |
| 1980s | 7,047 | |
| 1970s | 1,341 | |
| 1960s | 346 | |
| 1950s | 187 | |
| 1940s | 131 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jade mean?
From the Spanish piedra de la ijada, the jade gemstone, prized for calm and protection.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jade mean?
Jade means The jade stone. From the Spanish piedra de la ijada, the jade gemstone, prized for calm and protection.
What is the origin of the name Jade?
Jade is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Jade?
Jade is pronounced “JAYD.”
Is Jade a boy or a girl name?
Jade is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Jade a popular name right now?
Jade has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2002.
How popular is the name Jade?
In 2025, Jade ranked #95 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jade most popular?
Jade was most popular in 2002, when about 3,630 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Jade?
Names similar to Jade include Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Ivy.
What names go well with Jade?
Spanish names that pair well with Jade include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.