Jude - too popular?!

[Autumn231]

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…

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.

I like Jude

The ones I know of are 15+ now

I know a Jude about two years old

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.

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

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

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

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

I only know one Jude and he’s 14 now so not heard it for years really.

It’s a lovely choice.

I have one (14yo). He's always been the only one in his year group at primary and secondary (180 kids).

I have worked in preschools and nurseries for the past 5 years and not come across one yet either. We are south East.

I have heard of a couple, people who have a little brother or cousin but not actually met any!

If you love it use it! We named our son James accepting he'd be James Surname for his entire school life. 3 years in school he hasn't yet had another James in his class

Lots of judes here. Reminds me of judas im afraid.

Also jude the obscure!

It's the 40th most popular boy's name (England & Wales 2021 figures), and on an upward trend. It might be particularly popular in your circle.

Thanks everyone! Really interesting, it’s clearly just particularly popular with people I know. @SummaLuvin that website is going to keep me entertained for hours, thanks for sharing!

I know a 7 and a 4 yo.

I have a two and a bit year old Jude and he's the only Jude I know of any age

My grandson born Dec last year is Jude😊I really like the name.

Lots of Jude’s around here (south east)

Loads of Judes sorry - does seem to be taking over from Leo.. it is nice though

Joss
Joel
Jacob
Jerome
Jethro
Josiah
Jonas
any good???

It was more popular a few years ago. I haven't heard of a baby Jude for years.

Bellingham!

I know lots of baby Judes. Very popular with football fans.

I like Jude!
I only know one who's about 7. Not heard it for a baby recently.
I wouldn't worry too much if you really like it. DS's name was No2 on the top 10 list. We've only come across one other boy with the same name through nursery, pre-school and school (now 6)

All the Judes I know are female.