Jude is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jude in their class.
Origin & Meaning
Hebrew — Praise; he will be praised
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UK Rank 2024
#1895
US Rank #156
About the Name Jude
Jude is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 405 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #918 in 2001 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Etymologically, Jude comes from Hebrew, where it means "Praise; he will be praised". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Jude is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #156, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jude
Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Jude per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jude in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jude is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 405 places over the last five years to #1895 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
The name Jude has Hebrew origins and means "Praise; he will be praised". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Jude include: Jude Bolton — Jude Bolton is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL) between 1999 and...; Jude Reyes — Michael Jude Reyes is an American billionaire businessman, co-chairman (with his brother J.; Jude Rae — Jude Rae is an Australian artist..
Jude appears in the US top 500 at #156 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
15
UK babies named Jude (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 405 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jude
Likely around 1 other Jude in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jude
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jude Bolton is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL) between 1999 and 2013.
Michael Jude Reyes is an American billionaire businessman, co-chairman (with his brother J. Christopher Reyes) of Reyes Holdings, a beer and food distribution holding company, which includes the Martin-Brower Company, McDonald's's largest distributor.
Jude Rae is an Australian artist. She has exhibited, predominantly in Australia and New Zealand, since the 1980s, and is famous for her still life paintings, large scale interiors, and portraits.