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Jade Unisex

Popularity: #84 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjay-d / /dʒeɪd/

Spanish; English

Meaning

Spanish: stone; English: precious stone

Historical & Cultural Background

Jade is derived from the Spanish term 'piedra de ijada,' meaning 'stone of the flank,' referring to its historical use as a protective stone. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. Jade is also associated with the green gemstone, which has been valued in various cultures for its beauty and supposed healing properties.

Trend Summary

Jade has seen a steady popularity in the United States, frequently ranking within the top 100 names for girls.

Similar Names

JadaMayaLunaZaraNinaCoraTaraKira

Variants

  • Jadea
  • Jadey

International Variants

  • Jade (French)
  • Jade (Portuguese)
  • Jade (Italian)

Famous people named Jade

Jade Jagger is a British jewelry designer and the daughter of musician Mick Jagger.

Jade Thirlwall is a British singer and member of the girl group Little Mix.

Jade Goody was a British television personality known for her appearances on reality TV.

Jade Bird is a British singer-songwriter recognized for her unique blend of folk and pop music.

Fictional characters named Jade

Jade is a character in the video game series 'Mortal Kombat,' known for her martial arts skills.

Jade is a character in the animated series 'Bratz,' representing one of the main characters in the franchise.

Sibling Suggestions

JasmineLilaRubySapphireAmethystOpal

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jade was first seen in the United States in 1944. Jade has ranked as high as #190 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)

Top States for Jade (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 522
18%
TX 358
13%
FL 243
9%
NY 153
5%
GA 110
4%
NC 87
3%
PA 87
3%
NJ 78
3%
IL 76
3%
AZ 75
3%
VA 71
3%
OH 69
2%
MA 61
2%
WA 49
2%
IN 48
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19446
194537
194632
194718
194822
194916
195020
195118
195214
195314
195417
195518
195627
195716
195821
195922
196020
196132
196233
196330
196419
196526
196633
196743
196854
196956
197081
197168
197292
197373
197494
1975146
1976141
1977162
1978210
1979274
1980273
1981314
1982614
1983734
1984665
1985726
1986861
1987858
1988855
19891,147
19901,312
19911,413
19921,688
19932,080
19941,945
19951,783
19962,239
19972,492
19982,657
19992,788
20002,865
20013,281
20023,630
20033,393
20043,051
20052,897
20062,998
20073,036
20082,647
20092,494
20102,725
20112,676
20122,740
20132,586
20142,392
20152,569
20162,700
20172,737
20182,698
20192,719
20202,748
20212,859
20222,887
20232,926
20242,931