Jude - too popular?!

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Autumn231 · 14/03/2023 14:08

We really like the name Jude but I feel like it’s everywhere at the moment! I know three people who have had a baby this year called Jude. None of them are people we are close too so it’s not an issue, but I’m just wondering if it’s going to be a case of there being five Judes in his school class.

Our eldest DS has a less common name and we were keen for something that wasn’t too popular this time too (I’m not sure why it matters).

Has everyone else been hearing a lot of babies called Jude or is it just me?

Any other suggestions…

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SallyWD · 14/03/2023 15:51

I only know one who's about 3. I don't think it's too common at all.

GiltEdges · 14/03/2023 15:49

There's a (4yo) Jude in DS's pre school class, he's the only one I've ever come across.

embarrassed23 · 14/03/2023 15:34

I know of one Jude who is about 3 or 4. Not a common name imo. I like it it's beautiful name go for it x

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 15:22

I don't know any... but Jude is the German word for Jew and written on the yellow star.

SummaLuvin · 14/03/2023 15:13

this site is good for tracking names trends, it has the England & Wales baby name data from 1996 to the most recent release (2021). Jude appears to be on an upward trajectory and doesn't appear to have peaked yet so who knows where it will finally plateau.

Generally speaking there are a greater number of names in use in 2023 than when any of us where children so the 5 Toms in a class is much less likely as the top names are used by fewer children.

Ultimately 'too popular' isn't a straight forward yes or no, it's so dependant on individual views, some people are fine with a name providing it isn't top 10, other feel anything within top 100 is too popular. For me personally, rank 40 alone wouldn't concern me, but that paired with its current firm upward trend would give me pause.

stardustpixy · 14/03/2023 14:36

I know a Jude about two years old

Twoinapod · 14/03/2023 14:33

The ones I know of are 15+ now

MyMumsOnMN · 14/03/2023 14:12

I like Jude

polkapolkadot · 14/03/2023 14:11

Haven't heard of a single Jude for years!

It's my DH's fave boys name and was always going to be our boys name if we had one (we had a girl).

Id say go for it! It's not a 'trendy' name per se and will always be classic.

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