Judy
A diminutive of the female given name Judith, also used as a formal female given name.
Every Judy since 1880 — 384,073 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Judy
Judy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,874 in 2025 with 105 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 384,073 American babies have been named Judy. Its peak came in 1947, when 21,073 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 Judy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Judy 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 | 105 | #1,874 | — | — |
| 2024 | 125 | #1,651 | — | — |
| 2023 | 129 | #1,619 | — | — |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,714 | — | — |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,687 | — | — |
| 2020 | 133 | #1,583 | — | — |
| 2019 | 148 | #1,487 | — | — |
| 2018 | 144 | #1,515 | — | — |
| 2017 | 134 | #1,617 | — | — |
| 2016 | 147 | #1,536 | — | — |
| 2015 | 160 | #1,443 | — | — |
| 2014 | 146 | #1,512 | — | — |
| 2013 | 153 | #1,458 | — | — |
| 2012 | 120 | #1,724 | — | — |
| 2011 | 94 | #2,061 | — | — |
| 2010 | 123 | #1,707 | — | — |
| 2009 | 111 | #1,892 | — | — |
| 2008 | 118 | #1,831 | — | — |
| 2007 | 144 | #1,572 | — | — |
| 2006 | 127 | #1,667 | — | — |
| 2005 | 146 | #1,458 | — | — |
| 2004 | 167 | #1,282 | — | — |
| 2003 | 158 | #1,310 | — | — |
| 2002 | 163 | #1,233 | — | — |
| 2001 | 157 | #1,256 | — | — |
| 2000 | 190 | #1,089 | — | — |
| 1995 | 261 | #772 | — | — |
| 1990 | 402 | #576 | — | — |
| 1985 | 460 | #462 | 7 | #5,446 |
| 1980 | 549 | #408 | 5 | #6,743 |
| 1975 | 749 | #306 | 7 | #4,558 |
| 1970 | 1,828 | #177 | 15 | #2,447 |
| 1965 | 4,243 | #86 | 11 | #2,547 |
| 1960 | 8,855 | #48 | 25 | #1,642 |
| 1955 | 10,376 | #32 | 27 | #1,496 |
| 1950 | 14,207 | #25 | 26 | #1,451 |
| 1945 | 17,001 | #13 | 49 | #923 |
| 1940 | 11,382 | #16 | 43 | #987 |
| 1935 | 1,474 | #143 | — | — |
| 1930 | 366 | #342 | — | — |
| 1925 | 312 | #389 | — | — |
| 1920 | 201 | #483 | — | — |
| 1915 | 84 | #728 | — | — |
| 1910 | 29 | #803 | — | — |
| 1905 | 13 | #1,078 | — | — |
| 1900 | 12 | #1,136 | — | — |
| 1895 | 11 | #1,019 | — | — |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,148 | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #983 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #883 | — | — |
Famous people named Judy
- Judy Garland Actor · 1922–1969
- Judy Chicago Artist · b. 1939
- Judy Holliday Actor · 1921–1965
- Judy Collins Singer · b. 1939
- Judy Davis Actor · b. 1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Judy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Judith, also used as a formal female given name.
How popular is the name Judy in 2025?
Judy ranked #1,874 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 105 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Judy?
384,073 babies have been named Judy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Judy most popular?
Judy peaked in 1947, when 21,073 newborns received the name.
Is Judy a boy or girl name?
Judy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Judy rising or falling?
Judy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Judy?
Well-known people named Judy include Judy Garland (actor), Judy Chicago (artist), Judy Holliday (actor).