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Jade
GirlSpanish, French· “green gemstone”
- Meaning
- green gemstone
- Origin
- Spanish, French
- Pronunciation
- JAYD
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #95
- US babies 2025
- 2,658
- Best rank
- #80 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2002
Meaning and origin of Jade
Jade is a Spanish and French name that means “green gemstone”.
Jade is the name of the green ornamental stone prized for thousands of years in China and in Mesoamerica. The English word comes through French from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, "stone of the flank", because the stone was once believed to cure pains in the side. The word also names a shade of green. As a given name Jade became fashionable in the later twentieth century, part of the wider use of gemstone names. It is short, sleek and easy to say, and it has an elegant, slightly exotic flavor. It works well as a first or middle name.
Popularity over time
Jade first appears in US Social Security records in 1944. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 51 different years, starting in 1975. Its best national rank was #80 in 2023, and the most babies received it in 2002, when 3,630 were named Jade. In 2025, 2,658 babies were named Jade, and it ranked #95 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,209 in 1950, #660 in 1980, #116 in 2000, #114 in 2010, and #95 in 2025. Of the 103,311 US girls named Jade since records began, 29% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 26,545 babies. Since 2010, 43,569 more have been named Jade.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gabriela, Ashanti, Alexia, Lizbeth, and Abby.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jade ranked highest in Wyoming, Nevada, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | #51 | 7 |
| Nevada | #55 | 33 |
| California | #63 | 422 |
| Florida | #66 | 234 |
| Delaware | #66 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Jade over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Jade is usually pronounced JAYD, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with J and ends in “-de”.
Middle names for Jade
A few middle names that flow with Jade: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jade
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jade mean?
Jade is a Spanish and French name that means “green gemstone”.
What is the origin of the name Jade?
Jade has Spanish and French roots. Jade is the name of the green ornamental stone prized for thousands of years in China and in Mesoamerica.
Is Jade a popular name?
Yes. Jade ranked #95 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Jade a boy or girl name?
Jade is mainly a girl's name. About 98% of US babies named Jade over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Jade?
Jade is usually pronounced JAYD. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings