Judah
Peaked at #176 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Judah has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Judah — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3114
in 2020
Current rank
#3772
in 2024
Years tracked
33
1988–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1988, Judah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2020, ranking #3114 nationally with 51 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4314 (2014) to #3772 (2024) — a 13% improvement.
As of 2024, Judah ranks #3772 nationally for girls, with 40 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,772 | 40 |
| 2023 | #3,871 | 39 |
| 2022 | #3,246 | 50 |
| 2021 | #3,462 | 45 |
| 2020 | #3,114 | 51 |
| 2019 | #3,418 | 46 |
| 2018 | #4,191 | 34 |
| 2017 | #3,662 | 42 |
Judah — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#176
in 2023
Current rank
#179
in 2024
Years tracked
96
1912–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1912, Judah reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #176 nationally with 2,096 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #239 (2014) to #179 (2024) — a 25% improvement.
As of 2024, Judah ranks #179 nationally for boys, with 2,069 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #179 | 2,069 |
| 2023 | #176 | 2,096 |
| 2022 | #180 | 2,094 |
| 2021 | #182 | 2,133 |
| 2020 | #184 | 2,107 |
| 2019 | #189 | 2,073 |
| 2018 | #201 | 2,022 |
| 2017 | #205 | 1,931 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Judah most popular?
Judah was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #176 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Judah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Judah?
At least 34,301 babies have been recorded with the name Judah in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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