Judd Boy

Popularity: #792 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJuhd / /dʒʌd/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Judd has Hebrew origins, meaning 'praised'. It has also been used in English-speaking countries as a surname before becoming a given name. Judd is often associated with strong, masculine qualities and has been used in various cultural contexts. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.

Trend Summary

The name Judd has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jud
  • Jude

International Variants

  • Jude (English)
  • Júd (Icelandic)

Famous people named Judd

Judd Apatow is an American film producer, director, and writer known for his work in comedy.

Judd Nelson is an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'The Breakfast Club'.

Judd Gregg is a former American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire.

Judd Trump is a professional snooker player from England, known for winning multiple world championships.

Fictional characters named Judd

Judd is a character in the film 'The Last House on the Left', known for his role in the plot's conflict.

Judd Winick is a character in the comic series 'Green Lantern', recognized for his involvement in various story arcs.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Judd was first seen in the United States in 1880. Judd has ranked as high as #965 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)

Top States for Judd (2024)

StateBirthsShare
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%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18835
18845
19088
19136
19147
191515
191611
191712
191812
191918
192019
192114
192220
192312
192415
192515
192616
192718
192813
192918
193014
193110
193217
193312
193417
193518
193615
193722
193819
193934
194022
194128
194225
194329
194431
194529
194636
194737
194832
194933
195029
195138
195249
195345
195440
195538
195641
195752
195852
195929
196035
196145
196243
196335
196435
196537
196632
196757
196895
1969121
1970158
1971118
1972117
1973134
1974119
1975131
1976101
1977102
197899
1979102
1980113
198194
198290
198362
198449
198558
198661
198747
198869
198944
199036
199140
199235
199334
199443
199543
199623
199722
199834
199929
200027
200127
200226
200335
200439
200564
200659
200753
200851
200952
201038
201166
201242
201378
201473
2015110
201692
201780
201892
201990
2020103
202192
2022113
2023117
2024132