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Judd

Boy name

Judd has been given to 5,746 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1970.

Meaning & origin /d͡ʒʌd/

From a Middle English short form of the given name Jordan.

Origin: Hebrew

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,746

Peak year

1970 (158 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -13%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Judd — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Judd.

FAQ

How popular is the name Judd?

Judd has been given to 5,746 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Judd peak?

Judd peaked in 1970, when 158 babies were given the name.

Is Judd a girl or boy name?

Judd is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Judd are boys).

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