Jude: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: In literature, Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy brought attention to the name.

Jude Overview

Meaning

Praised

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Yehudah,” meaning “praised.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/dʒuːd/

Popularity

Jude is a name that has seen varying levels of popularity globally, with strong recognition in English-speaking countries. Recently, Jude has ranked within the top 150 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Short, Religious and Spiritual, Cool

Associated Traits

Compassionate, intelligent, robust, artistic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Saint Jude, also known as Thaddeus, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is considered the patron saint of lost causes in Christianity.

Name Day

October 28th

Jude Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Judah, Judas, Juda, Yehuda, Yuda

Common Nicknames

J, Jay, Judie, Judd, Judeo

Diminutives

Judee, Judy, Ju, Juju, Juddie

Famous People

Jude Law
(English Actor)
Jude Ciccolella
(American Actor)
Jude Bolton
(Australian Footballer)
Jude Demorest
(American Actress and Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Jude
("Across the Universe," Film)
"Hey Jude"
(Song by The Beatles)
Jude St. Francis
("A Little Life," Novel by Hanya Yanagihara)
Jude Duarte
("The Cruel Prince," Novel by Holly Black)
Jude Lizowski
("6teen," TV Series)
Jude Harrison
("Instant Star," TV Series)

Places

Saint-Jude Municipality
(Quebec, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Jude?

Jude means “praised” or “thanks.” Those named Jude are often seen as empathetic and kind-hearted, exuding warmth and a strong sense of compassion.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jude?

The name Jude has Hebrew origins, derived from the Hebrew name Yehudah. It has biblical roots and has been used historically in various Christian and Jewish communities.

Jude Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jude in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#1602022	#1612023
Top 3 Rankings	#1512021	#1522019	#1542020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jude

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	161 (-1 from 2022)	2258 (-41 from 2022)	0.12331
2022	160 (-9 from 2021)	2299 (-205 from 2021)	0.12275
2021	151 (+3 from 2020)	2504 (+66 from 2020)	0.13365
2020	154 (-2 from 2019)	2438 (-117 from 2019)	0.13181
2019	152 (+4 from 2018)	2555 (+58 from 2018)	0.13295
2018	156 No change from 2017	2497 (-17 from 2017)	0.12846
2017	156 (+4 from 2016)	2514 (-9 from 2016)	0.12703
2016	160 (-4 from 2015)	2523 (-145 from 2015)	0.12455
2015	156 (+5 from 2014)	2668 (+77 from 2014)	0.13050
2014	161 No change from 2013	2591 (+75 from 2013)	0.12644
2013	161 No change from 2012	2516 (+32 from 2012)	0.12451
2012	161 (-6 from 2011)	2484 (+6 from 2011)	0.12241
2011	155 (+13 from 2010)	2478 (+177 from 2010)	0.12198
2010	168 (+14 from 2009)	2301 (+207 from 2009)	0.11200
2009	182 (+40 from 2008)	2094 (+405 from 2008)	0.09873
2008	222 (+75 from 2007)	1689 (+530 from 2007)	0.07746
2007	297 (+33 from 2006)	1159 (+178 from 2006)	0.05232
2006	330 (-25 from 2005)	981 (-102 from 2005)	0.04475
2005	305 (+62 from 2004)	1083 (+328 from 2004)	0.05091
2004	367 (+76 from 2003)	755 (+192 from 2003)	0.03573
2003	443 (+88 from 2002)	563 (+140 from 2002)	0.02679
2002	531 (+54 from 2001)	423 (+81 from 2001)	0.02047
2001	585 (+95 from 2000)	342 (+80 from 2000)	0.01653
2000	680 (+268 from 1999)	262 (+109 from 1999)	0.01255
1999	948 (+82 from 1998)	153 (+22 from 1998)	0.00750
1998	1030 (-30 from 1997)	131 (+3 from 1997)	0.00646
1997	1000 (-65 from 1996)	128 (-11 from 1996)	0.00641
1996	935 (+224 from 1995)	139 (+41 from 1995)	0.00694
1995	1159 (-31 from 1994)	98 (-3 from 1994)	0.00487
1994	1128 (+77 from 1993)	101 (+14 from 1993)	0.00495
1993	1205 (-55 from 1992)	87 (-5 from 1992)	0.00421
1992	1150 (-26 from 1991)	92 (-3 from 1991)	0.00438
1991	1124 (+32 from 1990)	95 (+7 from 1990)	0.00448
1990	1156 (-54 from 1989)	88 (-4 from 1989)	0.00409
1989	1102 (-3 from 1988)	92 (+10 from 1988)	0.00439
1988	1099 (+62 from 1987)	82 (+14 from 1987)	0.00410
1987	1161 (-260 from 1986)	68 (-34 from 1986)	0.00349
1986	901 (+165 from 1985)	102 (+27 from 1985)	0.00531
1985	1066 (-90 from 1984)	75 (-8 from 1984)	0.00390
1984	976 (+30 from 1983)	83 (+6 from 1983)	0.00442
1983	1006 (-112 from 1982)	77 (-23 from 1982)	0.00413
1982	894 (+12 from 1981)	100 (+3 from 1981)	0.00530
1981	906 (+21 from 1980)	97 (+5 from 1980)	0.00521
1980	927 (-10 from 1979)	92 (+1 from 1979)	0.00496
1979	917 (+39 from 1978)	91 (+9 from 1978)	0.00508
1978	956 (-160 from 1977)	82 (-33 from 1977)	0.00480
1977	796 (-71 from 1976)	115 (-18 from 1976)	0.00673
1976	725 (+80 from 1975)	133 (+26 from 1975)	0.00815
1975	805 (-87 from 1974)	107 (-23 from 1974)	0.00660
1974	718 (+10 from 1973)	130 (+9 from 1973)	0.00797
1973	728 (-57 from 1972)	121 (-22 from 1972)	0.00750
1972	671 (+33 from 1971)	143 (+5 from 1971)	0.00854
1971	704 (-27 from 1970)	138 (-9 from 1970)	0.00759
1970	677 (-11 from 1969)	147 (+7 from 1969)	0.00772
1969	666 (+147 from 1968)	140 (+57 from 1968)	0.00765
1968	813 (+35 from 1967)	83 (+12 from 1967)	0.00467
1967	848 (+35 from 1966)	71 (+4 from 1966)	0.00399
1966	883 (-94 from 1965)	67 (-21 from 1965)	0.00369
1965	789 (-47 from 1964)	88 (-19 from 1964)	0.00464
1964	742 (+103 from 1963)	107 (+27 from 1963)	0.00528
1963	845 (-71 from 1962)	80 (-16 from 1962)	0.00387
1962	774 (-16 from 1961)	96 (-7 from 1961)	0.00457
1961	758 (-25 from 1960)	103 (-7 from 1960)	0.00478
1960	733 (+39 from 1959)	110 (+12 from 1959)	0.00508
1959	772 (+6 from 1958)	98 (+6 from 1958)	0.00452
1958	778 (+21 from 1957)	92 (+4 from 1957)	0.00427
1957	799 (+200 from 1956)	88 (+32 from 1956)	0.00402
1956	999 (-50 from 1955)	56 (-6 from 1955)	0.00261
1955	949 (+15 from 1954)	62 (+3 from 1954)	0.00297
1954	964 (+94 from 1953)	59 (+12 from 1953)	0.00285
1953	1058 (+53 from 1952)	47 (+4 from 1952)	0.00235
1952	1111 (+442 from 1951)	43 (+20 from 1951)	0.00218
1951	1553 (-213 from 1950)	23 (-6 from 1950)	0.00120
1950	1340 (-136 from 1949)	29 (-6 from 1949)	0.00159
1949	1204 (+315 from 1948)	35 (+12 from 1948)	0.00194
1948	1519 (-222 from 1947)	23 (-9 from 1947)	0.00129
1947	1297 (+85 from 1946)	32 (+6 from 1946)	0.00172
1946	1382 (+112 from 1945)	26 (+6 from 1945)	0.00158
1945	1494 (-212 from 1944)	20 (-7 from 1944)	0.00146
1944	1282 (-2 from 1943)	27 (-2 from 1943)	0.00194
1943	1280 (-206 from 1942)	29 (-11 from 1942)	0.00199
1942	1074 (+259 from 1941)	40 (+15 from 1941)	0.00284
1941	1333 (-243 from 1940)	25 (-11 from 1940)	0.00199
1940	1090 (+148 from 1939)	36 (+8 from 1939)	0.00303
1939	1238 (+99 from 1938)	28 (+3 from 1938)	0.00247
1938	1337 (-243 from 1937)	25 (-10 from 1937)	0.00220
1937	1094 (+232 from 1936)	35 (+10 from 1936)	0.00320
1936	1326 (+431 from 1935)	25 (+9 from 1935)	0.00235
1935	1757 (-99 from 1934)	16 (-2 from 1934)	0.00150
1934	1658 (+246 from 1933)	18 (+4 from 1933)	0.00170
1933	1904 (+18 from 1932)	14 (-1 from 1932)	0.00137
1932	1922 (+82 from 1931)	15 (+1 from 1931)	0.00140
1931	2004 (+1285 from 1930)	14 (+7 from 1930)	0.00131
1930	3289 (-1193 from 1929)	7 (-7 from 1929)	0.00062
1929	2096 (+563 from 1928)	14 (+4 from 1928)	0.00126
1928	2659 (+43 from 1927)	10 No change from 1927	0.00088
1927	2702 (+764 from 1923)	10 (+3 from 1923)	0.00086
1926	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1925	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1924	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1923	3466 (+270 from 1919)	7 (+1 from 1919)	0.00062
1922	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1921	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1920	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1919	3736 (+245 from 1917)	6 (+1 from 1917)	0.00059
1918	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1917	3981 (-717 from 1914)	5 No change from 1914	0.00052
1916	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1915	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1914	3264 (-768 from 1913)	5 (-1 from 1913)	0.00073
1913	2496 (+48 from 1912)	6 (+1 from 1912)	0.00112
1912	2544 First SSA data recorded	5 First SSA data recorded	0.00111
1911	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1910	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1909	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1908	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1907	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1906	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1905	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1904	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1903	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1902	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1901	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1900	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1899	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1898	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1897	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1896	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1895	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1894	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1893	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1892	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1891	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1890	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1889	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1888	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1887	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1886	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1885	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1884	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1883	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1882	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1881	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1880	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jude

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

#1772021

#1962022

#2012023

California (CA)

#1662021

#2202022

#2142023

Louisiana (LA)

#732021

#792022

#752023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#1192021

#1302022

#1522023

New York (NY)

#2762021

#2672022

#2322023

Florida (FL)

#2202021

#2032022

#2072023

Ohio (OH)

#1262021

#1152022

#1242023

Illinois (IL)

#1452021

#1612022

#1402023

Michigan (MI)

#1032021

#1212022

#892023

Indiana (IN)

#1062021

#1372022

#1362023

Missouri (MO)

#992021

#1042022

#1232023

Tennessee (TN)

#1212021

#1192022

#1232023

Washington (WA)

#1142021

#1642022

#992023

North Carolina (NC)

#1932021

#1712022

#2102023

Georgia (GA)

#2292021

#1912022

#1992023

Virginia (VA)

#1682021

#1812022

#1532023

Arizona (AZ)

#2092021

#1732022

#1572023

Colorado (CO)

#1632021

#1582022

#1342023

Minnesota (MN)

#992021

#872022

#1452023

New Jersey (NJ)

#2182021

#2442022

#2362023

Utah (UT)

#732021

#1042022

#762023

Kentucky (KY)

#1322021

#932022

#1072023

Oklahoma (OK)

#1062021

#1582022

#1682023

Wisconsin (WI)

#1342021

#1742022

#1682023

Oregon (OR)

#1022021

#1352022

#1452023

Kansas (KS)

#932021

#1122022

#1812023

New Mexico (NM)

#1512021

#1322022

#1202023

Maryland (MD)

#1592021

#2022022

#1792023

Massachusetts (MA)

#2822021

#2582022

#2062023

Alabama (AL)

#2472021

#1792022

#1592023

Arkansas (AR)

#992021

#2022022

#2212023

Iowa (IA)

#1762021

#1332022

#1482023

South Carolina (SC)

#1982021

#1482022

#1992023

Nebraska (NE)

#1612021

#1142022

#1062023

Mississippi (MS)

#1092021

#1562022

#1352023

Idaho (ID)

#1782021

#1252022

#992023

Nevada (NV)

#2682021

#2502022

#2252023

Connecticut (CT)

#1682021

#2042022

#3292023

West Virginia (WV)

#1482021

#1612022

#1242023

North Dakota (ND)

#872021

#1862022

#2302023

Montana (MT)

#1612021

#1022022

#2442023

South Dakota (SD)

#1762021

#1492022

#1832023

Maine (ME)

#982021

#2162022

#1182023

District of Columbia (DC)

#1442020

#492021

#1002023

Alaska (AK)

#822019

#1952020

#1862023

Hawaii (HI)

#2592021

#2592022

#1112023

Delaware (DE)

#1462017

#1862018

#2272022

New Hampshire (NH)

#1542021

#2582022

#1902023

Wyoming (WY)

#1352017

#1002020

#492023

Rhode Island (RI)

#1592019

#1312020

#1772022

Vermont (VT)

#1292018

#1112020

#792022

Popularity Rankings for Jude in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#172021

#202022

#132023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#282021

#292022

#172023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#572019

#532020

#402021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#832021

#662022

#642023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories

#862002

#792008

#762010

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#1412021

#1192022

#952023

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#1312021

#1312022

#1012023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#1422021

#2072022

#1372023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#4302020

#5172021

#4012022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jude a Name for Boys or Girls?

As a modern name, Jude fits well for both boys and girls, though it leans more towards being a boy’s name historically.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jude

Meaning: Praised
Origin: HebrewJudah
Judas
Juda
Yehuda
Yuda

J
Meaning: Jaybird, to rejoice
Origin: English, LatinJay
Judie
Judd
Judeo

Judee
Judy
Ju
Juju
Juddie

Jude in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Jude Law (Actor, born 1972): An English actor known for his roles in films such as "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Sherlock Holmes."
Jude Ciccolella (Actor, born 1947): An American actor recognized for his role in the television series "24."
Jude Bolton (Footballer, born 1980): An Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Jude Demorest (Actress, born 1992): An American actress and singer known for her lead role in the television series "Star."

Jude ("Across the Universe," 2007 Film): A young man who travels from Liverpool to America during the Vietnam War era, exploring love and counterculture.
"Hey Jude" (1968 Song by The Beatles): A classic rock song that encourages someone to take a sad song and make it better.
Jude St. Francis ("A Little Life," 2015 Novel by Hanya Yanagihara): A lawyer with a traumatic past who struggles with his inner demons.
Jude Duarte ("The Cruel Prince," 2018 Novel by Holly Black): A mortal girl living in the treacherous world of Faerie, determined to prove herself.
Jude Lizowski ("6teen," 2004 TV Series): A laid-back teenager who works at the mall and enjoys skateboarding.
Jude Harrison ("Instant Star," 2004 TV Series): A teenage singer-songwriter who wins a music contest and navigates the ups and downs of fame.
"Jude the Obscure" (1895 Novel by Thomas Hardy): A novel that follows the tragic life of Jude Fawley, a stonemason with dreams of becoming a scholar.
Jude ("Jude" 1996 Film): A film adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel "Jude the Obscure," depicting the life and struggles of Jude Fawley.
Jude Sharp ("Inazuma Eleven," 2008 Anime Series): A skilled soccer player and strategist in the series about a high school soccer team.
Jude ("Tales of Xillia," 2011 Video Game): A medical student and one of the main protagonists who gets involved in a conflict between two worlds.

Saint-Jude Municipality (Quebec, Canada): A small municipality in southwestern Quebec, known for its agricultural community and scenic rural landscapes.

Meaning: Healer, the Lord is salvation
Origin: Greek, Hebrew Jace
Meaning: Jet black
Origin: EnglishJett
Meaning: Young
Origin: LatinJune
Judea
Juno
Meaning: Stone of the side
Origin: SpanishJade
Jules
Joss
Jule
Meaning: God has been gracious (has shown favor), son of Jack,
Origin: AmericanJax

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Jude Name Meaning

Jude Overview

Jude Variations in Different Cultures

What Is the Meaning of Jude?

What Is the Origin of The Name Jude?

Jude Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jude in the U.S. over the Years

American States Popularity Rankings for Jude

Texas (TX)

California (CA)

Louisiana (LA)

Pennsylvania (PA)

New York (NY)

Florida (FL)

Ohio (OH)

Illinois (IL)

Michigan (MI)

Indiana (IN)

Missouri (MO)

Tennessee (TN)

Washington (WA)

North Carolina (NC)

Georgia (GA)

Virginia (VA)

Arizona (AZ)

Colorado (CO)

Minnesota (MN)

New Jersey (NJ)

Utah (UT)

Kentucky (KY)

Oklahoma (OK)

Wisconsin (WI)

Oregon (OR)

Kansas (KS)

New Mexico (NM)

Maryland (MD)

Massachusetts (MA)

Alabama (AL)

Arkansas (AR)

Iowa (IA)

South Carolina (SC)

Nebraska (NE)

Mississippi (MS)

Idaho (ID)

Nevada (NV)

Connecticut (CT)

West Virginia (WV)

North Dakota (ND)

Montana (MT)

South Dakota (SD)

Maine (ME)

District of Columbia (DC)

Alaska (AK)

Hawaii (HI)

Delaware (DE)

New Hampshire (NH)

Wyoming (WY)

Rhode Island (RI)

Vermont (VT)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Popularity in Scotland

Popularity in England and Wales

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Popularity in Other American Territories

Popularity in Ireland

Popularity in Canada

Popularity in New Zealand

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Is Jude a Name for Boys or Girls?

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jude

Jude in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Similar Names to Jude

Sibling Names for Jude

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