How Many People Are Named Joud?

Complete statistics for the name Joud: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Joud
Very Rare
Arabic

Joud is a rare Arabic name that means 'song' or 'melody', adding a touch of musical charm. Only 602 people in the US today carry this unique name, making up just 1 in 548,360 Americans. With its peak popularity in 2021, Joud is definitely a rising star among modern names.

~602
Living in US
1 in 548,360
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Song, melody
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Charming Musical Innovative
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,207
Worldwide Bearers
#106,994
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,574
🇪🇬 Egypt
586
🇱🇧 Lebanon
309
🇯🇴 Jordan
271
🇲🇦 Morocco
246
🇸🇾 Syria
236
🇰🇼 Kuwait
228
🇾🇪 Yemen
218
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
101
🇮🇶 Iraq
92

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
265 (44%)
♀ Female
337 (56%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 8
606
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 606 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Joud Through the Generations

Joud has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly since 2021 when it reached its peak with 57 births. Today, the majority of those named Joud are under 30 years old, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations. The average age of someone named Joud is 8, suggesting that the name continues to be popular among parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 17
California 16
Illinois 11
Michigan 11
Florida 5
New York 5
Virginia 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Joud's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Joud

How Many People Have the Name Joud?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 602 people in the United States currently share the name Joud. That works out to roughly 1 in every 548,360 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Joud a Common or Rare Name?

Joud is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Joud Mean?

Joud means "song, melody" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Joud in SSA data, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

When Was Joud Most Popular?

The name Joud reached peak popularity in 2021, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Joud?

Approximately 602 people named Joud live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 606. That works out to roughly 1 in 548,360 Americans.

Is Joud a rare name?

Joud is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 548,360 Americans has this name.

What does the name Joud mean?

Joud means "song, melody" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Joud more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 44% of people named Joud are male and 56% are female.

When was Joud most popular?

Joud peaked in 2021 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US602
All-Time Births606
1 in X1 in 548,360
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2021
World Rank#106,994
Male %44%
Female %56%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.