Jude
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Praised; praised be God
Origin: Hebrew — from Yehudah (יְהוּדָה), the same root as Judah and Judith
Popularity: Ranked #155 in 2025 with 2,384 babies born.
History: Jude is the Apostle whose letter closes the New Testament, and 'Hey Jude' by The Beatles — written by Paul McCartney to comfort John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce — is one of the greatest songs ever recorded. The combination of apostolic heritage and Beatle immortality gives the name a rare dual prestige. Jude Law brought it contemporary cool. The name entered the U.S. top 200 in the 2000s and top 100 by the 2010s. Short, strong, melodic — Jude is one of those names that sounds like it has always existed and always will.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Jude? About 1 in 1,344 babies born in 2025 were named Jude, or roughly 6.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jude
What does the name Jude mean?
Jude means “Praised; praised be God” from Hebrew — from Yehudah (יְהוּדָה), the same root as Judah and Judith roots.
What is the origin of the name Jude?
Jude has Hebrew — from Yehudah (יְהוּדָה), the same root as Judah and Judith origin. The traditional meaning is “Praised; praised be God”.
How popular is Jude?
Jude ranked #155 in 2025 — given to 2,384 babies that year.
When was Jude most popular?
Jude peaked in 2015 with 2,668 babies registered that year.
Is Jude a boy or girl name?
Jude is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Judes in registered births are male.
Is the name Jude rising or falling in popularity?
Jude has risen 1600 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1755 in 2020 to #155 in 2025.
How long has Jude been recorded?
Jude appears in birth records across 105 years — from 1912 through 2025.