Jude
boy name#155 in 2025Jude entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #151 in 2021, ranks #155 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1912–2025
#155
rank today
#151
peak (2021)
2,384
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3204 |
| 1920s | #2731 |
| 1930s | #1753 |
| 1940s | #1296 |
| 1950s | #1032 |
| 1960s | #786 |
| 1970s | #770 |
| 1980s | #1004 |
| 1990s | #1084 |
| 2000s | #394 |
| 2010s | #159 |
| 2020s | #156 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jude has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 52,500 people named Jude are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jude is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jude in 2025?
- Jude ranks #155 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,384 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jude most popular?
- Jude peaked in 2021, reaching #151 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jude with classmates?
- Jude will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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