Judah
boy name#178 in 2025Judah entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #176 in 2023, ranks #178 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1912–2025
#178
rank today
#176
peak (2023)
2,050
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3419 |
| 1920s | #3251 |
| 1930s | #3045 |
| 1940s | #3163 |
| 1950s | #2893 |
| 1960s | #2646 |
| 1970s | #1615 |
| 1980s | #1407 |
| 1990s | #1210 |
| 2000s | #553 |
| 2010s | #241 |
| 2020s | #180 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Judah has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida.
Living bearers
About 35,000 people named Judah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Judah is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Judah in 2025?
- Judah ranks #178 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,050 babies given the name.
- When was the name Judah most popular?
- Judah peaked in 2023, reaching #176 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Judah with classmates?
- Judah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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