Jude
Jude is a boy name that ranked #156 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1912. Its best recorded rank was #151 in 2021.
Latest rank
#156
Peak rank
#151
Reached in 2021
Total recorded usage
44,612
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1912
What To Know About Jude
Jude is a well-established boy name with Hebrew roots. Its current US ranking reflects steady parent interest, and it pairs easily with a wide range of middle names and surnames.
Jude is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Jude appearing in official records as far back as 1912, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #151 in 2021, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: JOOD
Origin: Hebrew
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.