Judith
girl name#788 in 2025Judith entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #4 in 1940, ranks #788 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#788
rank today
#4
peak (1940)
344
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #589 |
| 1890s | #503 |
| 1900s | #529 |
| 1910s | #403 |
| 1920s | #293 |
| 1930s | #88 |
| 1940s | #10 |
| 1950s | #39 |
| 1960s | #107 |
| 1970s | #279 |
| 1980s | #398 |
| 1990s | #491 |
| 2000s | #620 |
| 2010s | #887 |
| 2020s | #876 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Judith has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 307,000 people named Judith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Judith alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Judith in 2025?
- Judith ranks #788 among US girl names in 2025, with 344 babies given the name.
- When was the name Judith most popular?
- Judith peaked in 1940, reaching #4 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Judith with classmates?
- Judith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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