The nameJade
Jade is a girl's name taken from the green gemstone. It is popular in Britain and France.
- Girl's name
- Spanish
Meaning
Jade comes from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, "stone of the flank", because the stone was believed to cure pains in the side.
Origin
Spanish, through French. The name of the gem became a first name in the 20th century.
History
Jade became popular in Britain from the 1970s, reaching the top 20 in England and Wales, and it is among the leading names in France.
Jade in other languages
Jade is spelled the same in French and most languages. The word comes from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, "stone of the flank", as the stone was believed to cure pains in the side.
Did you know?
- The word jade comes from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, "stone of the flank", because it was believed to cure kidney pains.
- Jade is actually two different stones, jadeite and nephrite, told apart in 1863 by the French mineralogist Alexis Damour.
Famous people named Jade
- Jade Jagger, designer
- Jade Thirlwall, singer
- Jade Goody, television personality
Popularity of the name Jade
Jade in the United States
Jade was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 31,277 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Jade. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Jade in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,927 births a year.
Jade in the United Kingdom
Jade was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 9,281 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Jade. Half of all babies named Jade in the United Kingdom were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 65 births a year on average, against 99 in the five years before.
Jade in Ireland
Jade in France
Jade in Belgium
Jade in Switzerland
Sibling names for Jade
Names from the same generation as Jade, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jade mean?
Jade comes from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, "stone of the flank", because the stone was believed to cure pains in the side.
What is the origin of the name Jade?
Spanish, through French. The name of the gem became a first name in the 20th century.
Is Jade a girl's or a boy's name?
Jade is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Jade?
In 2024, Jade was the 84th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,931 births.
What are good sibling names for Jade?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Autumn, Daisy, Summer and Caroline for a sister, George, Vincent, Rafael and Ian for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jade?
Jade Jagger, designer; Jade Thirlwall, singer; Jade Goody, television personality.