Judd
Boy nameJudd 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
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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