Judith
Ultimately from Hebrew יְהוּדִית (Y'hudít, “woman from Judea, Jewess”).
Every Judith since 1880 — 455,955 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Judith
Judith is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #790 in 2025 with 344 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 455,955 American babies have been named Judith. Its peak came in 1943, when 25,303 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Judith stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Judith year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 344 | #790 | — | — |
| 2024 | 329 | #831 | — | — |
| 2023 | 298 | #897 | — | — |
| 2022 | 316 | #883 | — | — |
| 2021 | 275 | #953 | — | — |
| 2020 | 289 | #910 | — | — |
| 2019 | 331 | #823 | — | — |
| 2018 | 324 | #838 | — | — |
| 2017 | 322 | #846 | — | — |
| 2016 | 317 | #889 | — | — |
| 2015 | 293 | #929 | — | — |
| 2014 | 281 | #954 | — | — |
| 2013 | 252 | #994 | — | — |
| 2012 | 293 | #898 | — | — |
| 2011 | 318 | #831 | — | — |
| 2010 | 304 | #873 | — | — |
| 2009 | 371 | #767 | — | — |
| 2008 | 416 | #716 | — | — |
| 2007 | 453 | #655 | — | — |
| 2006 | 506 | #579 | — | — |
| 2005 | 526 | #546 | — | — |
| 2004 | 530 | #538 | — | — |
| 2003 | 427 | #630 | — | — |
| 2002 | 442 | #586 | — | — |
| 2001 | 447 | #574 | — | — |
| 2000 | 415 | #612 | — | — |
| 1995 | 486 | #505 | — | — |
| 1990 | 545 | #453 | — | — |
| 1985 | 551 | #408 | — | — |
| 1980 | 597 | #386 | — | — |
| 1975 | 852 | #284 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,669 | #193 | 14 | #2,572 |
| 1965 | 3,580 | #102 | 10 | #2,692 |
| 1960 | 6,149 | #74 | 16 | #2,075 |
| 1955 | 10,436 | #31 | 21 | #1,709 |
| 1950 | 15,352 | #21 | 18 | #1,781 |
| 1945 | 20,192 | #9 | 58 | #825 |
| 1940 | 22,385 | #4 | 82 | #671 |
| 1935 | 3,872 | #54 | 8 | #2,824 |
| 1930 | 944 | #202 | 8 | #3,155 |
| 1925 | 555 | #285 | — | — |
| 1920 | 370 | #341 | — | — |
| 1915 | 254 | #381 | — | — |
| 1910 | 67 | #498 | — | — |
| 1905 | 38 | #568 | — | — |
| 1900 | 56 | #451 | — | — |
| 1895 | 32 | #525 | — | — |
| 1890 | 22 | #567 | — | — |
| 1885 | 14 | #594 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #882 | — | — |
Famous people named Judith
- Judith of Bavaria Nobleman · 797–843
- Judith Butler Philosopher · b. 1956
- Judith Leyster Painter · 1609–1660
- Judith of Flanders Companion · 844–870
- Judith of Habsburg Politician · 1271–1297
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Judith mean?
Ultimately from Hebrew יְהוּדִית (Y'hudít, “woman from Judea, Jewess”).
How popular is the name Judith in 2025?
Judith ranked #790 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 344 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Judith?
455,955 babies have been named Judith in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Judith most popular?
Judith peaked in 1943, when 25,303 newborns received the name.
Is Judith a boy or girl name?
Judith is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Judith rising or falling?
Judith is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Judith?
Well-known people named Judith include Judith of Bavaria (nobleman), Judith Butler (philosopher), Judith Leyster (painter).