Yehuda
Transliteration of Hebrew יְהוּדָה (yehudá).
Every Yehuda since 1950 — 7,885 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yehuda
Yehuda is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #741 in 2025 with 351 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 7,885 American babies have been named Yehuda. Its peak came in 2024, when 365 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Yehuda stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yehuda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 351 | #741 |
| 2024 | 365 | #721 |
| 2023 | 325 | #781 |
| 2022 | 334 | #758 |
| 2021 | 299 | #813 |
| 2020 | 277 | #830 |
| 2019 | 269 | #839 |
| 2018 | 236 | #914 |
| 2017 | 240 | #898 |
| 2016 | 248 | #883 |
| 2015 | 224 | #941 |
| 2014 | 227 | #934 |
| 2013 | 190 | #1,027 |
| 2012 | 232 | #897 |
| 2011 | 217 | #927 |
| 2010 | 201 | #983 |
| 2009 | 214 | #947 |
| 2008 | 178 | #1,063 |
| 2007 | 182 | #1,036 |
| 2006 | 193 | #970 |
| 2005 | 193 | #916 |
| 2004 | 148 | #1,079 |
| 2003 | 159 | #998 |
| 2002 | 134 | #1,097 |
| 2001 | 160 | #967 |
| 2000 | 105 | #1,259 |
| 1995 | 107 | #1,101 |
| 1990 | 83 | #1,200 |
| 1985 | 65 | #1,169 |
| 1980 | 41 | #1,522 |
| 1975 | 28 | #1,786 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,396 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,978 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,422 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,678 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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Famous people named Yehuda
- Yehuda Ashlag Politician · 1886–1954
- Yehuda Amichai Writer · 1924–2000
- Yehuda Pen Painter · 1854–1937
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yehuda mean?
Transliteration of Hebrew יְהוּדָה (yehudá).
How popular is the name Yehuda in 2025?
Yehuda ranked #741 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 351 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yehuda?
7,885 babies have been named Yehuda in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yehuda most popular?
Yehuda peaked in 2024, when 365 newborns received the name.
Is Yehuda a boy or girl name?
Yehuda is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yehuda rising or falling?
Yehuda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yehuda?
Well-known people named Yehuda include Yehuda Ashlag (politician), Yehuda Amichai (writer), Yehuda Pen (painter).