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Jude

Boy / Girl name · 2,513 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jude: 2,513 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 208 births in 2024.

Derived from the Latin Iudas, itself from the Hebrew Judah meaning “praised,” Jude has deep biblical roots. The name is most famously borne by Saint Jude the Apostle, the patron saint of lost causes, and by the actor Jude Law. The Beatles’ 1968 single “Hey Jude” – originally written by Paul McCartney for John Lennon’s son Julian – gave the name a gentle, reassuring cultural lift. While its close relative Judas carries heavy negative associations, Jude stands independently as a warm, understated classic, ranking consistently among Scotland’s top baby names since the 1990s.