Jade is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1313 in 2002 with 102 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 171 births ranking #837. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.4%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 19,034 boys born was named Jade. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.