Jude is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2085 in 2007 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 24 births ranking #918. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 27,828 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.