Jade
Meaning: Jade stone, precious green stone
Origin: Spanish/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #88
Total births: 6,332
History: Jade surged in the 2000s in Australia. The name's green gemstone associations connect to Australian mining — Australia is one of the world's major gemstone producers. Jade represents Australian parents who love names with natural beauty.
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| Current rank (2014) | #96 |
| Babies named Jade in 2014 | 72 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 6,332 |
| Peak year | 2002 (259 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #17 |
| Years in records | 1978–2014 (37 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 45 spots |
Frequently asked about Jade
What does the name Jade mean?
Jade means “Jade stone, precious green stone” from Spanish/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Jade?
Jade has Spanish/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Jade stone, precious green stone”.
How popular is Jade in Australia?
Jade ranked #96 in Australia in 2014 — given to 72 babies that year.
When was Jade most popular?
Jade peaked in 2002 with 259 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jade a boy or girl name?
Jade is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Jades in registered births are female.
Is the name Jade rising or falling in popularity?
Jade has fallen 45 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #51 in 2009 to #96 in 2014.
How long has Jade been recorded in Australia?
Jade appears in birth records in Australia across 37 years — from 1978 through 2014.