Joud
Every Joud since 2002 — 677 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joud
Joud is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,403 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 677 American babies have been named Joud — about 55% girls and 45% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joud stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joud year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,403 | 38 | #3,160 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,330 | 22 | #4,631 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,841 | 25 | #4,274 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,389 | 29 | #3,818 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,450 | 26 | #4,066 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,742 | 19 | #4,941 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,697 | 22 | #4,548 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,822 | 22 | #4,535 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,114 | 28 | #3,838 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,367 | 22 | #4,541 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,132 | 29 | #3,738 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,954 | 8 | #9,191 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,290 | 7 | #10,174 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,369 | 8 | #9,269 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,747 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,834 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,133 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,534 | — | — |
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| 2002 | 5 | #16,672 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joud in 2025?
Joud ranked #4,403 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joud?
677 babies have been named Joud in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joud most popular?
Joud peaked in 2025, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Joud a boy or girl name?
Joud is used for both: about 55% of babies named Joud have been girls and 45% boys.
Is the name Joud rising or falling?
Joud is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.