Jade is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2952 in 2025 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 7 births ranking #2814. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 16.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 38,848 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.