gender neutral
Jude
praised
About Jude
Classic simplicity at its finest. Jude represents the beauty of restraint—one syllable that carries the weight of centuries. This name has witnessed countless eras yet never feels dated or tired. Its brevity becomes its strength, creating instant recognition and easy recall. Jude possesses a gentle warmth that balances its concise form, making it approachable despite its notable presence in literature, music, and history. The soft consonants wrapped around the long vowel sound create a name that's easy to say with affection. Parents choosing Jude often value timelessness over trends, substance over flash, and quality over quantity. It's understated yet unmistakable, simple yet significant.
Popularity of the Name Jude
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | #965 | ||||
| 1955 | #954 | ||||
| 1957 | #800 | ||||
| 1958 | #782 | ||||
| 1959 | #774 | ||||
| 1960 | #734 | ||||
| 1961 | #759 | ||||
| 1962 | #782 | ||||
| 1963 | #845 | ||||
| 1964 | #745 | ||||
| 1965 | #793 | #132 | |||
| 1966 | #885 | #141 | |||
| 1967 | #851 | #112 | |||
| 1968 | #816 | #168 | |||
| 1969 | #668 | #191 | |||
| 1970 | #681 | #177 | |||
| 1971 | #704 | #223 | |||
| 1972 | #673 | #214 | |||
| 1973 | #730 | #247 | |||
| 1974 | #720 | #198 | |||
| 1975 | #807 | #172 | |||
| 1976 | #726 | #159 | |||
| 1977 | #800 | #246 | |||
| 1978 | #958 | #271 | |||
| 1979 | #923 | #215 | |||
| 1980 | #933 | ||||
| 1981 | #909 | #210 | |||
| 1982 | #898 | #279 | |||
| 1984 | #978 | #299 | |||
| 1986 | #907 | #347 | |||
| 1996 | #936 | ||||
| 1997 | #999 | #503 | #323 | #902 | |
| 1999 | #948 | #270 | #358 | ||
| 2000 | #679 | #167 | #368 | #713 | |
| 2001 | #586 | #132 | #331 | #265 | #549 |
| 2002 | #531 | #110 | #172 | #551 | |
| 2003 | #444 | #101 | #166 | #458 | |
| 2004 | #367 | #93 | #173 | #329 | |
| 2005 | #305 | #100 | #316 | #159 | #344 |
| 2006 | #330 | #116 | #183 | #339 | |
| 2007 | #297 | #108 | #424 | #192 | #314 |
| 2008 | #222 | #100 | #425 | #188 | #201 |
| 2009 | #182 | #98 | #328 | #164 | #181 |
| 2010 | #168 | #85 | #371 | #194 | #171 |
| 2011 | #155 | #82 | #323 | #194 | #181 |
| 2012 | #161 | #73 | #262 | #171 | #196 |
| 2013 | #161 | #71 | #248 | #188 | #174 |
| 2014 | #161 | #58 | #354 | #198 | #171 |
| 2015 | #156 | #59 | #219 | #188 | #189 |
| 2016 | #161 | #55 | #214 | #175 | #175 |
| 2017 | #156 | #45 | #184 | #185 | #172 |
| 2018 | #156 | #51 | #167 | #144 | #172 |
| 2019 | #152 | #54 | #170 | #169 | #166 |
| 2020 | #154 | #48 | #245 | #200 | #176 |
| 2021 | #152 | #37 | #140 | #144 | #153 |
| 2022 | #160 | #29 | #207 | #118 | #163 |
| 2023 | #161 | #15 | #137 | #98 | #154 |
| 2024 | #156 | #11 | #214 | #84 | #128 |
| 2025 | #155 | #13 | #110 | #63 | #143 |
| 1998 | #390 | ||||
| 1983 | #312 | ||||
| 1987 | #207 | ||||
| 1989 | #344 | ||||
| 1992 | #320 | ||||
| 1995 | #318 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jude
Names Similar to Jude
Nicknames for Jude
- J.D.
- Judd
- Judey
Famous People Named Jude
| Jude Law | English actor |
| Jude Bellingham | English footballer |
| Jude Demorest | American actress and singer |
| Jude Okoye | Nigerian music producer |
| Jude Célestin | Haitian politician |
| Jude Acers | American chess player |
| Jude Johnstone | American singer-songwriter |
| Jude St. Clair | Trinidadian cricketer |
| Jude Angelini | American author and radio personality |
| Jude Ainsworth | Irish professional poker player |
| Jude Idada | Nigerian playwright and filmmaker |
| Jude O'Neal | American radio host |
| Jude Winwood | British artist and sculptor |
| Jude Anogwih | Nigerian footballer |
| Jude Wanniski | American journalist and economist |
| Jude Engees Okoye | Nigerian music video director |
| Jude Udueni | Nigerian footballer |
| Jude Southwell | English jockey |
| Jude Sweeney | Irish retired footballer |
| Jude Moyo | Zimbabwean cricketer |
Characters Named Jude
| Jude Fawley | Protagonist of Thomas Hardy's novel "Jude the Obscure" |
| Jude Harrison | Character from the TV series "Instant Star" |
| Jude Mathis | Playable character in the video game "Tales of Xillia" |
| Jude Kinkade | Character from the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Jude Lizowski | Main character in the animated series "6teen" |
| Jude Maverick | Character from the video game "Wild Arms 3" |
| Jude Curtis | Character from the TV show "Holby City" |
| Jude Harley | Character from the webcomic "Homestuck" |
| Jude | Character from the film "Across the Universe" |
| Jude Mackenzie | Character from the TV show "Coronation Street" |
| Jude O'Bannon | Character from the film "Idle Hands" |
| Jude Adams Foster | Character from the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Jude Murray | Character from Nora Roberts' "Gallaghers of Ardmore" trilogy |
| Jude Keffy-Horn | Character from the novel "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara |
| Jude Ellis | Character from the TV show "Salvation" |
| Jude Andrews | Character from the film "Art School Confidential" |
| Jude Cavana | Character from the TV show "Hollyoaks" |
| Jude Royce | Character from the TV show "Heroes Reborn" |
| Jude Sharp | Character from the anime series "Princess Tutu" |
| Jude Flores | Character from the TV show "Nashville" |