Rising since 1988, #155 for boys today.
Popularity of Jude since 1912
Babies named Jude per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jude's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 27 |
| 1920s | 0 | 41 |
| 1930s | 38 | 197 |
| 1940s | 117 | 293 |
| 1950s | 208 | 597 |
| 1960s | 137 | 945 |
| 1970s | 113 | 1,207 |
| 1980s | 56 | 868 |
| 1990s | 122 | 1,112 |
| 2000s | 444 | 9,351 |
| 2010s | 1,120 | 25,132 |
| 2020s | 669 | 14,212 |
Meaning & origin
Jude entered the U.S. baby name records in 1912 and spent much of the 20th century as a quiet, uncommon choice, ranking outside the top 1,000 for decades. Its trajectory turned sharply upward starting in 1988, and by the 2020s it had become a widely recognized name, ranking 155th in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in every 716 newborn boys received the name. Jude reached its peak rank in 2021, and it shows no signs of slowing. The name is especially favored in Vermont, North Dakota, and Montana, which topped the list of states where Jude is most popular. The name's rise is often attributed to cultural touchstones like the Beatles' song 'Hey Jude,' but its deep biblical roots give it a timeless quality that transcends any single association.
Jude is derived from the Greek name Ioudas, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yehudah (Judah). In the New Testament, Jude is the anglicized form of Judas, a name borne by two apostles, including Saint Jude (Thaddeus), traditionally considered the patron saint of lost causes. The name was rarely used in English until the 20th century, but gained popularity following the 1968 Beatles song 'Hey Jude.'
Where Jude is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jude” around the world
Where Jude lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
175
babies in 2024
Ireland
#61
in 2025
New Zealand
42
babies in 2025
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#54
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Judey
Sibling names for Jude
Names that share Jude's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Leah, Mila, Stella, Violet, Clara, Eden, Eve, Aviva, Era, Etta, Iva, Kiah, Miya, Neva, Norah, Rena, Rhema, Rue, Sloane, Zena, Bina, Briza, Illa, Junie, Kena, Kezia, Lael, Mali, Nori, Peri, Rea, Sera, Sula, Tanna, Tobi, Vena, Zana, Adda, Adra, Any, Aurie, Bena, Danai, Dela, Dema, Epiphany, Evi, Gari, Glee, Jinger, Kana, Kiele, Lari, Makya, Mc, Mercie, Mora, Noni, Perl, Rema, Selia, Shilah, Tela, Zera, Zissy, Zori, Zully, Aara, Ader, Ayde, Belem, Bethania, Bethsaida, Blen, Calvary, Cyrah, Daleth, Desa, Emmylou, Ileah, Jind, Jnae, Joia, Levita, Leza, Reah, Shanik, Theory, Tomia, Tria, Jessel, Abrea, Adoree, Allix, Ayn, Believe, Casha, Chella, Ephrata, Gera, Jehieli, Johonna, Joyia, Jury, Lalena, Neesa, Nera, Nesa, Niari, Raseel, Rhina, Saaya, Schae, Sevi, Shalah, Sherah, Soni, Sonnia, Talah, Tola, Zadia, Zionah, Zuley
Brothers: Ezra, Miles, Theo, Finn, Silas, Cash, Cruz, Jasper, Lucas, Abner, Canaan, Cannon, Kip, Kyrie, Penn, Valen, Coen, Cross, Dash, Esdras, Hart, Jame, Juel, Julious, Kain, Kasen, Kolt, Amey, Avett, Criss, Jarryd, Jowell, Keno, Locke, Pier, Ras, Renne, Siah, Syre, Tabor, Thadius, Toma, Tosh, Zan, Zeth, Brahm, Cobain, Deakin, Kalik, Kanon, Kino, Kyriee, Leven, Mal, Pruitt, Ringo, Saw, Syd, Tavi, Bates, Dahl, Drin, Euro, Fue, Jayr, Jhan, Karas, Katai, Larz, Macai, Ness, Ohn, Saviour, Thadd
Names like Jude
Names whose popularity has moved with Jude's over the last 50 years.
