Total births
103,311
Unisex name · since 1944
Jade
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 103,311 babies named Jade, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #84
- among girls today
- 103,311
- born since 1944
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 99.5%
- more common than other girls
103,311 babies have been named Jade since 1944, making it today's #84 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Jade recorded 103,311 times among girls since 1944, holding rank #84 nationally today, ahead of 99.5% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2025.
- #84 among girls today
- 103,311 born since 1944
- 2000s peak decade
- 99.5% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jade is currently the #84 unisex name in America, more common than 99.5% of girls - 103,311 born since 1944, peaking in the 2000s.
- #84
- among girls today
- 103,311
- born since 1944
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 99.5%
- more common than other girls
Jade vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#84
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 99.5% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Jade was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
3,630 babies were named Jade in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Jade compares
103,311 Top 2% higher than 98% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jade's all-time total is 270x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jade | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 103,311 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 3,630 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jade's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jade's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 96% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 4%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1944, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 3,630, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jade at a glance
Top 100 girls' namePeak year
2002
Current rank
#84
Active since
1944
Jade popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 3,630
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Jade popularity over time - boys
5,855 total births recorded since 1947 (Jade as boys' name)
Jade by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jade's strongest decade.
30,293 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Jade births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 131
1940s
131 births
- 1950s 187
1950s
187 births
- 1960s 346
1960s
346 births
- 1970s 1,341
1970s
1,341 births
- 1980s 7,047
1980s
7,047 births
- 1990s
1990s
20,397 births
- 2000s
2000s
30,293 births
- 2010s
2010s
26,545 births
- 2020s
2020s
17,024 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 30,293 births (29% of all-time use).
How Jade compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jade's total volume
Jade vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jade by state
Where Jade concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15,462 | 15.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 9,779 | 9.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6,964 | 6.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 6,315 | 6.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 3,796 | 3.7% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 3,614 | 3.5% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 3,321 | 3.2% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 3,124 | 3.0% |
California share of Jade's total US births 15.0%
Even split
15,462 of 103,311 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Jade appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jade? ▼
Since 1944, Social Security records show 103,311 babies named Jade. Today it holds rank #84 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 3,630 births.
When was Jade most popular? ▼
Jade was most popular in the 2000s decade with 30,293 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Jade most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jade are California (15,462 births), Texas (9,779 births), Florida (6,964 births).
Is Jade a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jade is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 103,311 births, and as a boy's name it has 5,855 births.
How long has the name Jade been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jade since 1944 -- 82 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jade? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jada, Jaden, Jadyn, Jadelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jade's data
- Jade's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (30,293 total births) through the 2020s (17,024) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jades (15,462 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jade
Nearby Names Like Jade
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jade
Jada Girl
#1217 67,400 births
Jaden Girl
#4502 13,590 births
Jadyn Girl
#4244 11,853 births
Jadelyn Girl
#5193 2,081 births
Jadah Girl
1,883 births
Compare Jade side by side: Jade vs Jada Jade vs Jaden Jade vs Jadyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jade
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1944–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jade: #84 Unisex Name - 103,311 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jade. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jade draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.