Judy
boy nameJudy entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #770 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#770
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3959 |
| 1930s | #2516 |
| 1940s | #979 |
| 1950s | #1547 |
| 1960s | #2094 |
| 1970s | #3655 |
| 1980s | #5677 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Judy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Judy alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Judy in 2025?
- Judy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Judy most popular?
- Judy peaked in 1941, reaching #770 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Judy with classmates?
- Judy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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