Jude is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1434 in 1996 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 24 births ranking #918. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 24,667 girls born was named Jude. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.