Judy
Peaked at #11 nationally in 1946, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Judy has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Judy — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#11
in 1946
Current rank
#1653
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Judy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1946, ranking #11 nationally with 20,478 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1512 (2014) to #1653 (2024) — a 9% drop.
As of 2024, Judy ranks #1653 nationally for girls, with 124 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,653 | 124 |
| 2023 | #1,618 | 129 |
| 2022 | #1,712 | 122 |
| 2021 | #1,686 | 123 |
| 2020 | #1,582 | 133 |
| 2019 | #1,490 | 147 |
| 2018 | #1,522 | 143 |
| 2017 | #1,616 | 134 |
Judy — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#773
in 1941
Last ranked
#6836
in 1988
Years tracked
50
1929–1988
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1929, Judy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1941, ranking #773 nationally with 65 babies given the name that year.
Judy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1988, when it stood at #6836.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #6,836 | 6 |
| 1987 | #6,523 | 6 |
| 1985 | #5,447 | 7 |
| 1984 | #5,965 | 6 |
| 1983 | #4,009 | 10 |
| 1982 | #6,849 | 5 |
| 1980 | #6,744 | 5 |
| 1977 | #6,328 | 5 |
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 — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Judy most popular?
Judy was most popular in 1946, when it ranked #11 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Judy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Judy?
At least 383,965 babies have been recorded with the name Judy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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