gender neutral
Jade
precious stone
About Jade
Jade brings unexpected versatility and natural beauty to the boys' name landscape, challenging conventions while offering timeless appeal. This gemstone name has traditionally leaned feminine but increasingly shines as a strong, distinctive choice for boys who will grow into multifaceted men. There's an inherent preciousness to Jade—not in a delicate sense, but in terms of value and rarity. The single syllable packs considerable punch, memorable and easy to wear throughout life. Jade suggests someone with depth, someone whose worth becomes more apparent the closer you look. The name evokes natural beauty and strength simultaneously, as the stone itself is known for toughness despite its elegant appearance. Parents choosing Jade for their son often appreciate nature-inspired names and aren't constrained by traditional gender associations. It's a bold choice that signals progressive thinking while maintaining universal appeal. Jade works seamlessly in any context, never feeling out of place.
Popularity of the Name Jade
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | #943 | |||
| 1969 | #995 | |||
| 1970 | #759 | |||
| 1971 | #849 | |||
| 1972 | #796 | |||
| 1973 | #836 | |||
| 1974 | #821 | |||
| 1975 | #808 | #191 | ||
| 1976 | #774 | #185 | ||
| 1977 | #839 | #152 | ||
| 1978 | #728 | #128 | ||
| 1979 | #847 | #178 | ||
| 1980 | #837 | #122 | ||
| 1981 | #988 | #135 | ||
| 1982 | #931 | #129 | ||
| 1983 | #900 | #127 | ||
| 1984 | #910 | #118 | ||
| 1985 | #937 | #145 | ||
| 1986 | #921 | #134 | ||
| 1988 | #901 | #130 | ||
| 1989 | #931 | #131 | ||
| 1990 | #826 | #122 | ||
| 1991 | #852 | #114 | #829 | |
| 1992 | #780 | #157 | #576 | |
| 1993 | #787 | #150 | #318 | #447 |
| 1994 | #759 | #114 | #474 | |
| 1995 | #789 | #131 | #409 | |
| 1996 | #835 | #114 | #465 | |
| 1997 | #941 | #136 | #491 | |
| 1999 | #957 | #150 | #622 | |
| 2001 | #962 | #183 | #764 | |
| 1987 | #125 | |||
| 1998 | #220 | #407 | #682 | |
| 2000 | #204 | #690 | ||
| 2002 | #240 | |||
| 2003 | #261 | |||
| 2004 | #332 | #914 | ||
| 2006 | #337 | |||
| 2007 | #330 | |||
| 2008 | #345 | |||
| 2012 | #363 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jade
Names Similar to Jade
Nicknames for Jade
- Jay
- J
- JD
- Jadey
- Jady
Famous People Named Jade
| Jade Jagger | British jewelry designer and daughter of Mick Jagger |
| Jade Puget | Guitarist for the band AFI |
| Jade Jones | British Olympic gold medalist in taekwondo |
| Jade Etherington | Paralympic alpine skier |
| Jade Carey | American Olympic gymnast |
| Jade Chynoweth | American actress and dancer |
| Jade Dernbach | English cricketer |
| Jade Roper | American reality TV personality |
Characters Named Jade
| Jade Curtiss | Character from the "Tales of the Abyss" video game |
| Jade Chan | Character from the animated TV series "Jackie Chan Adventures" |
| Jadeite | Character from the "Sailor Moon" anime and manga series |
| Jade Wilson | Character from the movie "Teen Titans Go! To the Movies" |
| Jade Harley | Character from the webcomic "Homestuck" |
| Jade Nguyen | Cheshire - DC Comics character and an assassin in the "Teen Titans" series |