Jade Unisex

Popularity: #868 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAYD / /dʒeɪd/

English; Spanish

Meaning

English: precious stone; Spanish: stone

Historical & Cultural Background

Jade is derived from the name of the green gemstone, which has been valued for its beauty and durability for centuries. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'jade' refers to the stone and has been used in various contexts, including jewelry and art. The name is often associated with qualities of strength and beauty.

Trend Summary

Jade has seen a steady rise in popularity as a boy's name in the United States.

Similar Names

JaceJadenJaydenJulesJaxonJovian

Variants

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International Variants

  • Jade (French)
  • Jade (Spanish)

Famous people named Jade

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Fictional characters named Jade

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Sibling Suggestions

JasperJettJamesJulianJordan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jade was first seen in the United States in 1947. Jade has ranked as high as #1045 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Louisiana, Utah, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Jade has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jade (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 7
54%
CA 6
46%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19475
19558
19577
19585
19598
19607
196116
196210
196315
196412
196525
196632
196739
196860
196960
1970118
197192
1972101
197391
197496
1975106
1976116
1977104
1978134
1979105
1980111
198184
198293
198396
198494
198595
198698
198778
1988113
1989119
1990152
1991149
1992180
1993180
1994192
1995184
1996171
1997143
1998131
1999151
2000133
2001160
2002102
200393
2004102
200597
200682
200769
200873
200974
201072
201149
201258
201351
201459
201548
201654
201741
201851
201957
202054
202163
202260
202351
202456