Judith
boy nameJudith entered the US charts in 1930, peaked at #640 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1930–2025
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rank today
#640
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2100 |
| 1940s | #921 |
| 1950s | #1805 |
| 1960s | #2501 |
| 1970s | #3825 |
| 1980s | #4990 |
| 1990s | #7355 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Judith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Judith alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Judith most popular?
- Judith peaked in 1941, reaching #640 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Judith with classmates?
- Judith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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