Judd Boy

Popularity: #842 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Juhd //dʒʌd//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'praised'; English: 'to be judged'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Judd has its roots in the Hebrew name Yehudah, which translates to 'praised' or 'thankful.' This name was adapted into Greek as Ioudas and subsequently into Latin as Judas. The name made its way into Old French as Jude, which was then anglicized to Judd in Middle English.

The transition from Yehudah to Judd reflects a common linguistic evolution where names are adapted through various languages and cultures, often altering in form and pronunciation along the way. Historically, the name Judd is associated with biblical figures, particularly Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles known for betraying Jesus, and Judah, one of the sons of Jacob, who is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible.

The name gained further prominence during the medieval period, particularly in England, where it was recorded in various forms. The use of Judd as a surname can be traced back to the 12th century, with instances appearing in historical documents and records, indicating its establishment in English-speaking regions.

Culturally, the name Judd carries connotations of strength and leadership, stemming from its biblical origins. The tribe of Judah, from which the name derives, is often associated with kingship and authority, as it is the lineage from which King David and, according to Christian tradition, Jesus descended.

This historical and cultural significance has contributed to the name's endurance over the centuries. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Jud or Jude have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance in various contexts.

Famous people named Judd

In this section, you will find notable people named Judd. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Judd who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Judd who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Judd Apatow is a producer, director, and writer best known for The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Funny People.

Judd Hirsch is an actor best known for Taxi, Ordinary People, and Independence Day.

Judd Nelson is an actor best known for The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo's Fire, and New Jack City.

Fictional characters named Judd

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Judd is a fictional character from the novel and film Pet Sematary. He is a neighbor who introduces the protagonist to the burial ground that has the power to resurrect the dead.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Judd, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JaceJettJasperJaxonJulianJordan

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Judd. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JudeJettJaceJackJedJulesJayJaxon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Judd was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Judd has ranked as high as #1482 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Minnesota, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Judd has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Judd is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Judd was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Judd.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 96 96
2024 132 132
2023 117 117
2022 113 113
2021 93 93
2020 103 103
2019 90 90
2018 92 92
2017 80 80
2016 92 92
2015 110 110
2014 73 73
2013 78 78
2012 42 42
2011 66 66
2010 38 38
2009 52 52
2008 51 51
2007 53 53
2006 59 59
2005 64 64
2004 39 39
2003 35 35
2002 26 26
2001 27 27
2000 27 27
1999 29 29
1998 34 34
1997 22 22
1996 23 23
1995 43 43
1994 43 43
1993 34 34
1992 35 35
1991 40 40
1990 36 36
1989 44 44
1988 69 69
1987 47 47
1986 61 61
1985 58 58
1984 49 49
1983 62 62
1982 90 90
1981 94 94
1980 112 112
1979 102 102
1978 99 99
1977 102 102
1976 101 101
1975 131 131
1974 119 119
1973 134 134
1972 117 117
1971 118 118
1970 158 158
1969 121 121
1968 95 95
1967 57 57
1966 32 32
1965 37 37
1964 35 35
1963 35 35
1962 43 43
1961 45 45
1960 35 35
1959 29 29
1958 52 52
1957 52 52
1956 41 41
1955 38 38
1954 40 40
1953 45 45
1952 49 49
1951 38 38
1950 29 29
1949 33 33
1948 32 32
1947 37 37
1946 36 36
1945 29 29
1944 31 31
1943 29 29
1942 25 25
1941 28 28
1940 22 22
1939 34 34
1938 19 19
1937 22 22
1936 15 15
1935 18 18
1934 17 17
1933 12 12
1932 17 17
1931 10 10
1930 14 14
1929 18 18
1928 13 13
1927 18 18
1926 16 16
1925 15 15
1924 15 15
1923 12 12
1922 20 20
1921 14 14
1920 19 19
1919 18 18
1918 12 12
1917 12 12
1916 11 11
1915 15 15
1914 7 7
1913 6 6
1908 8 8
1884 5 5
1883 5 5
1880 5 5

Top States for Judd (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 12
15%
GA 9
11%
NC 8
10%
TN 8
10%
MS 7
9%
CA 6
7%
FL 6
7%
VA 6
7%
OK 5
6%
PA 5
6%
UT 5
6%
LA 5
6%