Joud Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
43% Masculine / 57% Feminine
Meaning:
Joud means 'generosity' or 'benevolence'.
Meaning of the Name Joud
Joud is an Arabic name that means 'generosity' or 'benevolence'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'jood', which means 'to give in abundance'. This name reflects the virtue of being generous and kind-hearted. Joud is often used as a name for both boys and girls in Arabic-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Joud
The popularity for the name Joud peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 31 births, which ranked number 7,977 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Joud had the most female births in 2021 with 31, which ranked number 4,404 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2015 with 29, which ranked number 3,681 out of 14,054 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Joud has increased sharply over the last ten years from 20 births to 53 births, an increase of 165.00%. Among males, Joud has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 29 births, an increase of 262.50%. Among females, Joud has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 24 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Joud
- 20 Year Trend of Joud: 960.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Joud: 165.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Joud: 262.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Joud: 100.00%
Popularity of Joud by State
For males, Joud was most popular in Midwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Joud. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Joud
- Total Births of Joud: 58 (10.24%)
- Male Births of Joud: 33 (13.74%)
- Female Births of Joud: 26 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Joud over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.24% increase in total births, for a total of 58 births in 2024. Male births for Joud have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 33 male births in 2024, an increase of 13.74%. For Females, births for Joud have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 26 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.