Jude
Jude is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praised.
Origin and history
Jude is a male name of Hebrew origin meaning 'praised'. It is a shorter English variant of Judah or Judas, famously borne by one of the apostles in the New Testament. The name has experienced a major surge in U.S. popularity in recent decades, boosted by classic rock culture and contemporary literary and screen characters.
Popularity in the United States
53,982 babies in the United States have been named Jude since 1880. It ranks #480 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #154.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.9 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- PA (5 %)
- LA (4.9 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 41 |
| 1930-1940 | 197 |
| 1940-1950 | 293 |
| 1950-1960 | 597 |
| 1960-1970 | 945 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,207 |
| 1980-1990 | 868 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,112 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,351 |
| 2010-2019 | 25,132 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,212 |
Famous people named Jude
- Jude Law: Actor
Fun facts
- Paul McCartney wrote the famous 1968 Beatles song 'Hey Jude' for John Lennon's young son, Julian.
- Saint Jude Thaddeus is traditionally recognized in Christian tradition as the patron saint of desperate situations and lost causes.