Jude
Jude is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praised.
Origin and history
Jude is a unisex name derived from the Hebrew name Judah, meaning 'praised'. While historically more common for males, Jude has increasingly been used for females in the United States in recent decades. It carries a soft, one-syllable modern appeal that fits alongside short contemporary names.
Popularity in the United States
3,024 babies in the United States have been named Jude since 1880. It ranks #3229 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1443.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.3 %)
- TX (20.2 %)
- NY (12.4 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 38 |
| 1940-1950 | 117 |
| 1950-1960 | 208 |
| 1960-1970 | 137 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 444 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,120 |
| 2020-2029 | 669 |
Famous people named Jude
- Jude Demorest: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Jude is a shortened English form of the classical Greek name Judas, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Judah.
- Although traditionally used for males, Jude has gained steady usage for girls in the United States since the 2000s.