Judge
Boy nameJudge has been given to 3,826 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1919.
Meaning & origin /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/
From judge.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,826
Peak year
1919 (65 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +81%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Judge — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Judge.
FAQ
How popular is the name Judge?
Judge has been given to 3,826 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Judge peak?
Judge peaked in 1919, when 65 babies were given the name.
Is Judge a girl or boy name?
Judge is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Judge are boys).
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