gender neutral
Jade
precious green stone
About Jade
Jade. Sharp. Striking. Undeniable. This gemstone name cuts through ordinary choices with crystalline clarity. Where other names meander through syllables, Jade makes its point immediately and moves on. The single syllable carries the weight and beauty of the precious stone it represents, suggesting value and rarity. Jade doesn't apologize for its brevity or explain itself—it simply is, much like the stone that has captivated cultures for millennia. The name works across generations, equally suited to a toddler and a CEO. Its versatility spans casual and formal contexts without missing a beat. Jade resists trends because it exists outside them, maintaining relevance regardless of what's currently popular. Parents choosing Jade often recognize that true elegance doesn't require elaboration. The name's strength lies in its refusal to be diminished or expanded—it stands complete as written. Jade brings color and character without needing embellishment. For a daughter who'll forge her own path with determination and grace, Jade provides the perfect foundation. It's a name that promises nothing but delivers everything.
Popularity of the Name Jade
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | #900 | #352 | |||
| 1976 | #923 | #196 | |||
| 1977 | #886 | #133 | |||
| 1978 | #741 | #114 | #571 | ||
| 1979 | #636 | #89 | #495 | ||
| 1980 | #660 | #99 | #510 | ||
| 1981 | #586 | #85 | #574 | ||
| 1982 | #374 | #68 | #348 | ||
| 1983 | #317 | #90 | #291 | ||
| 1984 | #348 | #132 | #238 | ||
| 1985 | #329 | #85 | #295 | ||
| 1986 | #285 | #94 | #187 | ||
| 1987 | #287 | #77 | #215 | ||
| 1988 | #292 | #57 | #207 | ||
| 1989 | #239 | #52 | #113 | ||
| 1990 | #219 | #49 | #103 | ||
| 1991 | #210 | #63 | #90 | #100 | |
| 1992 | #181 | #55 | #71 | #88 | |
| 1993 | #150 | #54 | #62 | #77 | |
| 1994 | #161 | #50 | #60 | #62 | |
| 1995 | #166 | #60 | #42 | #63 | |
| 1996 | #145 | #49 | #45 | #45 | |
| 1997 | #129 | #24 | #38 | #41 | #41 |
| 1998 | #125 | #21 | #35 | #35 | #33 |
| 1999 | #117 | #26 | #23 | #34 | #28 |
| 2000 | #116 | #25 | #23 | #31 | #30 |
| 2001 | #98 | #21 | #23 | #30 | #27 |
| 2002 | #86 | #35 | #27 | #42 | #26 |
| 2003 | #101 | #78 | #21 | #62 | #28 |
| 2004 | #109 | #92 | #27 | #58 | #33 |
| 2005 | #114 | #117 | #25 | #55 | #27 |
| 2006 | #111 | #152 | #31 | #78 | #28 |
| 2007 | #113 | #234 | #30 | #158 | #28 |
| 2008 | #130 | #246 | #31 | #179 | #34 |
| 2009 | #129 | #276 | #41 | #191 | #36 |
| 2010 | #114 | #292 | #37 | #140 | #37 |
| 2011 | #113 | #294 | #50 | #182 | #37 |
| 2012 | #112 | #285 | #42 | #215 | #38 |
| 2013 | #126 | #352 | #90 | #152 | #48 |
| 2014 | #140 | #482 | #116 | #233 | #46 |
| 2015 | #126 | #400 | #83 | #164 | #40 |
| 2016 | #117 | #400 | #107 | #186 | #39 |
| 2017 | #110 | #465 | #107 | #247 | #38 |
| 2018 | #111 | #516 | #147 | #203 | #48 |
| 2019 | #105 | #503 | #149 | #254 | #46 |
| 2020 | #97 | #562 | #156 | #239 | #57 |
| 2021 | #92 | #674 | #162 | #279 | #59 |
| 2022 | #88 | #665 | #182 | #328 | #61 |
| 2023 | #80 | #631 | #221 | #367 | #64 |
| 2024 | #84 | #587 | #191 | #347 | #74 |
| 2025 | #95 | #721 | #191 | #364 | #77 |
| 1973 | #376 | ||||
| 1974 | #274 | #524 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jade
Names Similar to Jade
Nicknames for Jade
- Jay
- JJ
- Jadey
- Dede
Famous People Named Jade
| Jade Jagger | British jewelry designer and daughter of Mick Jagger |
| Jade Pettyjohn | American actress |
| Jade Seah | Singaporean television host and model |
| Jade Thirlwall | British singer and member of the girl group Little Mix |
| Jade Bird | British singer-songwriter |
| Jade Ewen | English singer and member of the girl group Sugababes |
| Jade Raymond | Canadian video game producer |
| Jade Carey | American artistic gymnast and Olympic gold medalist |
| Jade Goody | British reality television personality |
| Jade Hallyday | French singer and daughter of Johnny Hallyday |
| Jade Puget | American musician, guitarist of AFI |
| Jade Albany Pietrantonio | Australian actress |
| Jade Foret | Belgian fashion model |
| Jade Chynoweth | American dancer and actress |
| Jade Jones | Welsh singer |
| Jade Ramsey | British actress |
| Jade Yorker | American actress |
Characters Named Jade
| Jade West | Victorious |
| Jade Harley | Homestuck |
| Jade Sinclair | Sweet Valley High |
| Jade Chan | Jackie Chan Adventures |
| Jade Nguyen | DC Comics character, also known as Cheshire |
| Jade Wilson | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies |
| Jade Turtle | Miraculous Ladybug |
| Jade Curtiss | Tales of the Abyss |
| Jade Dragon | Kung Fu Panda - Legends of Awesomeness |
| Jade | Avengers - Earth's Mightiest Heroes |