Judi Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOO-dee /ˈdʒuːdi/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: praised; English: diminutive of Judith
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Judi is derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, which means "Jewish woman" or "from Judea." The name Yehudit appears in the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Judith, which recounts the story of a courageous widow who saves her people. The name transitioned into Greek as Ioudith and later into Latin as Judith, maintaining its original meaning.
The name was introduced into Old French as Judit, which eventually evolved into Judi in English, particularly as a diminutive or variant form of Judith. Historically, the name Judith has been borne by several notable figures, including Judith of Bavaria, a queen consort of the Holy Roman Empire in the 9th century, and various saints recognized in Christian tradition.
The name gained further prominence through the translation of the Bible into English, particularly in the King James Version published in 1611, which included the Book of Judith, thereby solidifying its presence in Christian and literary contexts. The name has been associated with themes of strength and virtue, largely due to the biblical Judith's role as a heroine.
Culturally, the name Judi and its variants have been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing resilience and bravery. The diminutive form Judi has been used affectionately in English-speaking cultures, reflecting a personal and familiar connection to the name Judith.
The enduring legacy of the name is evident in its historical roots and the significant figures associated with it, which have contributed to its lasting resonance in various cultural narratives.
Famous people named Judi
In this section, you will find notable people named Judi. 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 Judi who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Judi who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Judi Dench is an actress best known for Shakespeare in Love, Philomena, and the James Bond series.
Judi Greer is an actress best known for 13 Going on 30, Archer, and Ant-Man.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Judi was first seen in the United States in 1930.
Judi has ranked as high as #551 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Judi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Judi 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 Judi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Judi (1983)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Judi.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1976 | 51 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1974 | 53 |
| 1973 | 65 |
| 1972 | 97 |
| 1971 | 113 |
| 1970 | 138 |
| 1969 | 174 |
| 1968 | 176 |
| 1967 | 226 |
| 1966 | 256 |
| 1965 | 293 |
| 1964 | 325 |
| 1963 | 349 |
| 1962 | 377 |
| 1961 | 437 |
| 1960 | 426 |
| 1959 | 425 |
| 1958 | 325 |
| 1957 | 209 |
| 1956 | 153 |
| 1955 | 132 |
| 1954 | 111 |
| 1953 | 125 |
| 1952 | 143 |
| 1951 | 170 |
| 1950 | 175 |
| 1949 | 242 |
| 1948 | 367 |
| 1947 | 607 |
| 1946 | 601 |
| 1945 | 524 |
| 1944 | 449 |
| 1943 | 406 |
| 1942 | 343 |
| 1941 | 200 |
| 1940 | 201 |
| 1939 | 84 |
| 1938 | 51 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1930 | 6 |