Jade is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #5120 in 2024 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 7 births ranking #2814. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 50.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 92,596 boys born was named Jade. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Jade is a smooth, strong gemstone name with a clean modern feel. It sounds sleek, cool, and very recognisable.
The name became especially popular as gemstone and nature-adjacent names rose in the late twentieth century. Its appeal comes from colour, simplicity, and a little edge.