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Does Jude seem super-popular?

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ChineapplePunk · 13/12/2011 01:24

It's currently our front runner. I'm in Scotland and it came in at number 95 in the most popular boy baby names of 2010. It was joint 95th with Ciaran, which to be honest surprised me, as I perceive Ciaran as being a much more popular name here.

How popular is Jude where you are?

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agurrell · 13/12/2011 09:26

Just called my 4 week old Jude :) and only know of one other, aged 4.

I'm in south east England by the way.

AnotherMincepie · 13/12/2011 11:02

I don't know of any little Judes.

grubbalo · 13/12/2011 11:04

I know one age 9 months, one age 6. From talking to friends about their baby name shortlists, I'd say it's getting slightly more popular but isn't turning into the next William / Harry just yet!

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ChineapplePunk · 13/12/2011 11:18

Excellent choice, agurrell. :)

Sounds to me that it's not overused, yet at the same time, not totally "out there". This pleases me :)

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ShowOfHands · 13/12/2011 11:22

It's just started to become used quite a lot round here. It may be lowish down in the top 100 but it's leapt there suddenly from seemingly nowhere. So it's not popular per se but is very now iyswim. I know 4 under 4, 3 boys and 1 girl. It will be one of those names associated with a certain brief period of time.

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ChineapplePunk · 13/12/2011 12:05

That suits me :)

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comedaygoday · 13/12/2011 12:19

I know 2. One is 25 years old and the other is 7 years old so I.don't think it's in danger of becoming over popular or faddy.

PercyFilth · 13/12/2011 16:40

I suppose it's become popular via Jude Law. It just has negative associations for me.

  1. Jude the Obscure - what a desperately depressing life he had!
  1. St Jude. Forever tainted by people confusing him with Judas Iscariot, so that no one ever prayed to him until they were in utter despair. The saint of last resort!
glastocat · 13/12/2011 16:53

I have a ten year old Jude, and I've never met another one under 60! Thats in Ireland though, may be different in Scotland. I have read Jude the obscure and couldn't care less about either that or Iscariot!

PercyFilth · 13/12/2011 17:09

He might, though.

blue2711 · 13/12/2011 17:28

Doubt it, Percy.

I have a DS Jude who is 2.5. Have not met another since he was born and have always had v positive reactions to it. Best name ever in my opinion!

freyamalaya · 13/12/2011 19:28

I have a DS Jude who is 1 - we know of only one more who is 9. I think the name Jude is a perfect mix of biblical/classical/cool imo and I love love love it Grin

glastocat · 13/12/2011 19:50

Very much doubt he will give a toss Percy. It would be a pretty odd thing to be upset by. Anyway, if he doesn't like it when he is older,he has an equally excellent middle name he could use.

twopeasinapod · 13/12/2011 19:58

Not v popular but will probably become more so.
It is on my shortlist if baby is a boy.

HowToLookGoodGlaikit · 13/12/2011 20:32

I know a new baby called Jude.

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ChineapplePunk · 13/12/2011 21:12

Couldn't agree more, freyamalaya.

The Jude the Obscure and St Jude connections don't put me off. Plus, I can't wait to sing Hey Jude to the little man. :)

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pigsinmud · 13/12/2011 21:20

I know a baby, a 2 year old and a 7 year old with that name. I love it - I have a Thomas Hardy obsession as I have a Tess!

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