Jade
Jade is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Jade gemstone; stone of the side.
Origin and history
Jade is a gemstone name derived from the Spanish 'piedra de la ijada', meaning 'stone of the side' or 'colic stone'. It became popular as a given name in the late 20th century along with other gemstone names. In the United States, it is a well-established and moderately popular feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
103,311 babies in the United States have been named Jade since 1880. It ranks #368 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #89.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.2 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 131 |
| 1950-1960 | 187 |
| 1960-1970 | 346 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,341 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,047 |
| 1990-2000 | 20,397 |
| 2000-2010 | 30,293 |
| 2010-2019 | 26,545 |
| 2020-2029 | 17,024 |
Famous people named Jade
- Jade Carey: Gymnast, Olympic Athlete
- Jade Goody: Media Personality
Fun facts
- The word jade traces back to the Spanish 'piedra de la ijada', as the stone was believed to cure kidney and loin ailments.
- Jade gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century alongside names like Amber and Crystal.