Jude is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #32 in 2022 with 1,601 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 2,540 births ranking #11. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 6,570.8%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 178 boys born was named Jude. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Jude is a compact biblical name meaning "praised". It has a clean, understated style and feels both classic and modern at once.
The name is known from the New Testament and later Christian tradition and has remained visible for centuries. In modern naming, its brevity and quiet depth have made it especially attractive.