Jude Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: In literature, Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy brought attention to the name.

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A Deep Dive

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
A Deep Dive

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
    (Quebec, Canada)
  • St. Jude Park
    (California, USA)
  • Jude Island
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Jude Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Saint Jude Creek
    (Texas, USA)
  • Jude Street
    (London, UK)

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

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jude

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023161
(-1 from 2022)
2258
(-41 from 2022)
0.12331
2022160
(-9 from 2021)
2299
(-205 from 2021)
0.12275
2021151
(+3 from 2020)
2504
(+66 from 2020)
0.13365
2020154
(-2 from 2019)
2438
(-117 from 2019)
0.13181
2019152
(+4 from 2018)
2555
(+58 from 2018)
0.13295
2018156
No change from 2017
2497
(-17 from 2017)
0.12846
2017156
(+4 from 2016)
2514
(-9 from 2016)
0.12703
2016160
(-4 from 2015)
2523
(-145 from 2015)
0.12455
2015156
(+5 from 2014)
2668
(+77 from 2014)
0.13050
2014161
No change from 2013
2591
(+75 from 2013)
0.12644
2013161
No change from 2012
2516
(+32 from 2012)
0.12451
2012161
(-6 from 2011)
2484
(+6 from 2011)
0.12241
2011155
(+13 from 2010)
2478
(+177 from 2010)
0.12198
2010168
(+14 from 2009)
2301
(+207 from 2009)
0.11200
2009182
(+40 from 2008)
2094
(+405 from 2008)
0.09873
2008222
(+75 from 2007)
1689
(+530 from 2007)
0.07746
2007297
(+33 from 2006)
1159
(+178 from 2006)
0.05232
2006330
(-25 from 2005)
981
(-102 from 2005)
0.04475
2005305
(+62 from 2004)
1083
(+328 from 2004)
0.05091
2004367
(+76 from 2003)
755
(+192 from 2003)
0.03573
2003443
(+88 from 2002)
563
(+140 from 2002)
0.02679
2002531
(+54 from 2001)
423
(+81 from 2001)
0.02047
2001585
(+95 from 2000)
342
(+80 from 2000)
0.01653
2000680
(+268 from 1999)
262
(+109 from 1999)
0.01255
1999948
(+82 from 1998)
153
(+22 from 1998)
0.00750
19981030
(-30 from 1997)
131
(+3 from 1997)
0.00646
19971000
(-65 from 1996)
128
(-11 from 1996)
0.00641
1996935
(+224 from 1995)
139
(+41 from 1995)
0.00694
19951159
(-31 from 1994)
98
(-3 from 1994)
0.00487
19941128
(+77 from 1993)
101
(+14 from 1993)
0.00495
19931205
(-55 from 1992)
87
(-5 from 1992)
0.00421
19921150
(-26 from 1991)
92
(-3 from 1991)
0.00438
19911124
(+32 from 1990)
95
(+7 from 1990)
0.00448
19901156
(-54 from 1989)
88
(-4 from 1989)
0.00409
19891102
(-3 from 1988)
92
(+10 from 1988)
0.00439
19881099
(+62 from 1987)
82
(+14 from 1987)
0.00410
19871161
(-260 from 1986)
68
(-34 from 1986)
0.00349
1986901
(+165 from 1985)
102
(+27 from 1985)
0.00531
19851066
(-90 from 1984)
75
(-8 from 1984)
0.00390
1984976
(+30 from 1983)
83
(+6 from 1983)
0.00442
19831006
(-112 from 1982)
77
(-23 from 1982)
0.00413
1982894
(+12 from 1981)
100
(+3 from 1981)
0.00530
1981906
(+21 from 1980)
97
(+5 from 1980)
0.00521
1980927
(-10 from 1979)
92
(+1 from 1979)
0.00496
1979917
(+39 from 1978)
91
(+9 from 1978)
0.00508
1978956
(-160 from 1977)
82
(-33 from 1977)
0.00480
1977796
(-71 from 1976)
115
(-18 from 1976)
0.00673
1976725
(+80 from 1975)
133
(+26 from 1975)
0.00815
1975805
(-87 from 1974)
107
(-23 from 1974)
0.00660
1974718
(+10 from 1973)
130
(+9 from 1973)
0.00797
1973728
(-57 from 1972)
121
(-22 from 1972)
0.00750
1972671
(+33 from 1971)
143
(+5 from 1971)
0.00854
1971704
(-27 from 1970)
138
(-9 from 1970)
0.00759
1970677
(-11 from 1969)
147
(+7 from 1969)
0.00772
1969666
(+147 from 1968)
140
(+57 from 1968)
0.00765
1968813
(+35 from 1967)
83
(+12 from 1967)
0.00467
1967848
(+35 from 1966)
71
(+4 from 1966)
0.00399
1966883
(-94 from 1965)
67
(-21 from 1965)
0.00369
1965789
(-47 from 1964)
88
(-19 from 1964)
0.00464
1964742
(+103 from 1963)
107
(+27 from 1963)
0.00528
1963845
(-71 from 1962)
80
(-16 from 1962)
0.00387
1962774
(-16 from 1961)
96
(-7 from 1961)
0.00457
1961758
(-25 from 1960)
103
(-7 from 1960)
0.00478
1960733
(+39 from 1959)
110
(+12 from 1959)
0.00508
1959772
(+6 from 1958)
98
(+6 from 1958)
0.00452
1958778
(+21 from 1957)
92
(+4 from 1957)
0.00427
1957799
(+200 from 1956)
88
(+32 from 1956)
0.00402
1956999
(-50 from 1955)
56
(-6 from 1955)
0.00261
1955949
(+15 from 1954)
62
(+3 from 1954)
0.00297
1954964
(+94 from 1953)
59
(+12 from 1953)
0.00285
19531058
(+53 from 1952)
47
(+4 from 1952)
0.00235
19521111
(+442 from 1951)
43
(+20 from 1951)
0.00218
19511553
(-213 from 1950)
23
(-6 from 1950)
0.00120
19501340
(-136 from 1949)
29
(-6 from 1949)
0.00159
19491204
(+315 from 1948)
35
(+12 from 1948)
0.00194
19481519
(-222 from 1947)
23
(-9 from 1947)
0.00129
19471297
(+85 from 1946)
32
(+6 from 1946)
0.00172
19461382
(+112 from 1945)
26
(+6 from 1945)
0.00158
19451494
(-212 from 1944)
20
(-7 from 1944)
0.00146
19441282
(-2 from 1943)
27
(-2 from 1943)
0.00194
19431280
(-206 from 1942)
29
(-11 from 1942)
0.00199
19421074
(+259 from 1941)
40
(+15 from 1941)
0.00284
19411333
(-243 from 1940)
25
(-11 from 1940)
0.00199
19401090
(+148 from 1939)
36
(+8 from 1939)
0.00303
19391238
(+99 from 1938)
28
(+3 from 1938)
0.00247
19381337
(-243 from 1937)
25
(-10 from 1937)
0.00220
19371094
(+232 from 1936)
35
(+10 from 1936)
0.00320
19361326
(+431 from 1935)
25
(+9 from 1935)
0.00235
19351757
(-99 from 1934)
16
(-2 from 1934)
0.00150
19341658
(+246 from 1933)
18
(+4 from 1933)
0.00170
19331904
(+18 from 1932)
14
(-1 from 1932)
0.00137
19321922
(+82 from 1931)
15
(+1 from 1931)
0.00140
19312004
(+1285 from 1930)
14
(+7 from 1930)
0.00131
19303289
(-1193 from 1929)
7
(-7 from 1929)
0.00062
19292096
(+563 from 1928)
14
(+4 from 1928)
0.00126
19282659
(+43 from 1927)
10
No change from 1927
0.00088
19272702
(+764 from 1923)
10
(+3 from 1923)
0.00086
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19233466
(+270 from 1919)
7
(+1 from 1919)
0.00062
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19193736
(+245 from 1917)
6
(+1 from 1917)
0.00059
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19173981
(-717 from 1914)
5
No change from 1914
0.00052
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19143264
(-768 from 1913)
5
(-1 from 1913)
0.00073
19132496
(+48 from 1912)
6
(+1 from 1912)
0.00112
19122544
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00111
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
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)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1772021#1962022#2012023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1662021#2202022#2142023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#732021#792022#752023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1192021#1302022#1522023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2762021#2672022#2322023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2202021#2032022#2072023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1262021#1152022#1242023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1452021#1612022#1402023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1032021#1212022#892023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1062021#1372022#1362023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#992021#1042022#1232023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1212021#1192022#1232023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1142021#1642022#992023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1932021#1712022#2102023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2292021#1912022#1992023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1682021#1812022#1532023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2092021#1732022#1572023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1632021#1582022#1342023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#992021#872022#1452023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2182021#2442022#2362023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#732021#1042022#762023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1322021#932022#1072023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1062021#1582022#1682023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1342021#1742022#1682023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1022021#1352022#1452023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#932021#1122022#1812023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1512021#1322022#1202023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1592021#2022022#1792023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2822021#2582022#2062023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2472021#1792022#1592023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#992021#2022022#2212023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1762021#1332022#1482023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1982021#1482022#1992023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1612021#1142022#1062023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1092021#1562022#1352023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1782021#1252022#992023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2682021#2502022#2252023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1682021#2042022#3292023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1482021#1612022#1242023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#872021#1862022#2302023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1612021#1022022#2442023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1762021#1492022#1832023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#982021#2162022#1182023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1442020#492021#1002023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#822019#1952020#1862023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2592021#2592022#1112023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1462017#1862018#2272022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1542021#2582022#1902023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1352017#1002020#492023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1592019#1312020#1772022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (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 flagNorthern Ireland#172021#202022#132023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#282021#292022#172023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#572019#532020#402021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#832021#662022#642023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#862002#792008#762010

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1412021#1192022#952023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1312021#1312022#1012023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1422021#2072022#1372023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4302020#5172021#4012022

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

Is Jude a Name for Boys or Girls?

Jude is usually considered a boy’s name. Its biblical and historical associations often link it to male figures, making it a solid and respected choice for boys.

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

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 (Quebec, Canada): A small municipality in southwestern Quebec, known for its agricultural community and scenic rural landscapes.
  • St. Jude Park (California, USA): A public park in Anaheim known for its recreational facilities and community events.
  • Jude Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island in the Pacific Ocean, known for its natural beauty and wildlife habitats.
  • Jude Lake (Ontario, Canada): A lake in Ontario popular for its serene environment and outdoor activities like fishing and boating.
  • Saint Jude Creek (Texas, USA): A creek in Texas known for its clear waters and opportunities for fishing and hiking.
  • Jude Street (London, UK): A historic street in London known for its charming architecture and cultural significance.
  • Jude Hill (New South Wales, Australia): A hill in the Blue Mountains, popular for its hiking trails and panoramic views.
  • Jude Forest (Victoria, Australia): A forested area known for its diverse wildlife and scenic walking paths.
  • Jude Beach (Florida, USA): A beach known for its white sand and clear waters, popular for swimming and sunbathing.
  • Jude Bay (Alaska, USA): A bay in southeastern Alaska, noted for its stunning coastal scenery and rich marine life.

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