Jade Girl

Popularity: #92 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jay-d //dʒeɪd//

Origin: Spanish; English

Meaning: Spanish: stone; English: precious stone

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jade derives from the Spanish word "jade," which refers to the green gemstone highly valued for its beauty and cultural significance. The term itself comes from the Latin "ilia lapis," meaning "stone of the side," a reference to the stone's historical use in treating ailments related to the kidneys.

The gemstone was revered in various cultures, particularly in Mesoamerica, where it was associated with life, fertility, and power. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Spanish explorers and traders in the 16th century, who introduced the term alongside the stone itself.

Historically, jade has been significant in various cultures, particularly in China, where it has been used for thousands of years in art, jewelry, and ceremonial objects. The Chinese have long considered jade to possess protective qualities and a connection to virtue and morality.

The name Jade began to be used as a given name in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century, gaining traction as a feminine name in the 20th century. Its use was notably popularized by the 1910 play "Jade" by the playwright John Galsworthy, which contributed to its acceptance as a personal name.

Culturally, the name Jade carries connotations of beauty, elegance, and strength, reflecting the qualities attributed to the gemstone itself. In various traditions, jade symbolizes purity and serenity, making it a name that resonates with positive attributes.

The name also has diminutive forms, such as Jada, which have emerged in different contexts but maintain the essence of the original name. Overall, Jade's linguistic roots and historical significance underscore its enduring appeal and cultural richness.

Famous people named Jade

In this section, you will find notable people named Jade. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jade who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jade who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Jade Jagger is a jewelry designer and socialite best known for her work with Jade Jagger Jewelry and her association with the Rolling Stones.

Jade Thirlwall is a singer and member of the girl group Little Mix, known for their albums DNA, Salute, and Glory Days.

Jade Goody was a television personality best known for her appearances on Big Brother and her subsequent reality TV shows.

Fictional characters named Jade

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Jade is a fictional character from the video game series Mortal Kombat. She is a skilled fighter and a former assassin who becomes a hero in the battle against evil forces.

Jade is a fictional character from the animated series Bratz. She is one of the main characters known for her fashion sense and strong personality.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jade, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jade. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JadaMayaLunaZaraNinaCoraTaraKira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jade was first seen in the United States in 1944.

Jade has ranked as high as #188 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Jade has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jade is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jade was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jade.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,715 57 2,658
2024 2,998 58 2,940
2023 2,978 51 2,927
2022 2,950 62 2,888
2021 2,926 63 2,863
2020 2,802 54 2,748
2019 2,777 57 2,720
2018 2,749 51 2,698
2017 2,778 41 2,737
2016 2,755 54 2,701
2015 2,617 48 2,569
2014 2,451 59 2,392
2013 2,638 51 2,587
2012 2,798 58 2,740
2011 2,725 49 2,676
2010 2,797 72 2,725
2009 2,568 74 2,494
2008 2,721 73 2,648
2007 3,105 69 3,036
2006 3,080 82 2,998
2005 2,994 97 2,897
2004 3,153 102 3,051
2003 3,486 93 3,393
2002 3,732 102 3,630
2001 3,441 160 3,281
2000 2,998 133 2,865
1999 2,939 151 2,788
1998 2,788 131 2,657
1997 2,635 143 2,492
1996 2,409 171 2,238
1995 1,967 184 1,783
1994 2,137 192 1,945
1993 2,260 180 2,080
1992 1,868 179 1,689
1991 1,562 149 1,413
1990 1,464 152 1,312
1989 1,266 119 1,147
1988 968 113 855
1987 936 78 858
1986 959 98 861
1985 821 95 726
1984 758 94 664
1983 831 96 735
1982 707 93 614
1981 398 84 314
1980 384 111 273
1979 379 105 274
1978 344 134 210
1977 266 104 162
1976 257 116 141
1975 252 106 146
1974 190 96 94
1973 164 91 73
1972 193 101 92
1971 160 92 68
1970 199 118 81
1969 116 60 56
1968 114 60 54
1967 82 39 43
1966 65 32 33
1965 51 25 26
1964 31 12 19
1963 45 15 30
1962 43 10 33
1961 48 16 32
1960 27 7 20
1959 30 8 22
1958 26 5 21
1957 23 7 16
1956 27 0 27
1955 26 8 18
1954 17 0 17
1953 14 0 14
1952 14 0 14
1951 18 0 18
1950 20 0 20
1949 16 0 16
1948 22 0 22
1947 23 5 18
1946 32 0 32
1945 37 0 37
1944 6 0 6

Top States for Jade (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 528
18%
TX 358
12%
FL 250
9%
NY 153
5%
GA 110
4%
NC 87
3%
PA 87
3%
NJ 78
3%
IL 76
3%
AZ 75
3%
VA 71
2%
OH 69
2%
MI 64
2%
MA 61
2%
WA 49
2%
IN 48
2%
CO 47
2%
TN 45
2%
MD 44
1%
AL 43
1%
MO 42
1%
UT 41
1%
NV 39
1%
OR 39
1%
MN 38
1%
OK 35
1%
WI 33
1%
SC 32
1%
IA 31
1%
CT 31
1%
LA 31
1%
KY 29
1%
NM 25
1%
KS 23
1%
ID 21
1%
AR 16
1%
NE 15
1%
WV 11
0%
DE 10
0%
HI 9
0%
RI 9
0%
DC 8
0%
SD 7
0%
NH 5
0%
MS 5
0%
MT 5
0%
ND 5
0%