Rising since 2006, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Joud since 2002
Babies named Joud per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 | 0 |
| 2010s | 192 | 146 |
| 2020s | 162 | 159 |
Meaning & origin
Joud is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning 'generosity' or 'bounty', directly drawn from a core virtue in Arabic culture. It first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2002 and has been steadily climbing in use, rising from obscurity to rank 4,352 in 2025. Its popularity has grown particularly since 2006, with the peak year so far being 2024. The name is recorded at a frequency of approximately 1 in 50,227 newborns, indicating it remains a rare but increasingly noticed choice. Its simple sound and positive meaning appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with cultural depth.
Joud (also spelled Jud) comes directly from the Arabic root j-w-d, meaning 'to be generous' or 'to give freely'. It is used as a given name in many Arabic-speaking countries, often reflecting a virtuous quality. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since the early 2000s.
“Joud” around the world
Where Joud lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
210
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
34
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Jud
Sibling names for Joud
Names that share Joud's style, for a brother or sister.
