Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jude.
National Rank (2025)
#155
All-Time Peak Rank
#152 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
53,982
Unisex Distribution94.7% Boy / 5.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jude Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Jude
According to SSA data, Jude achieved its highest historical rank of #152 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 2,668 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 10.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 99 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jude scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-10.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,668Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
99Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:27
1920s:41
1930s:197
1940s:293
1950s:597
1960s:945
1970s:1,207
1980s:868
1990s:1,112
2000s:9,351
2010s:25,132
2020s:14,212
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJude
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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