Juddie
A feminine diminutive of the name Judith, meaning "praised."
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Juddie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Juddie today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Juddie births was 1921 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Juddie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Juddie is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Juddies were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Juddie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1921
11 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1921 SSA rank
#4,104
Tracked since 1915
Gender
Gender distribution for Juddie
Juddie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 27 total registrations, 11 (40.7%) were male and 16 (59.3%) were female.
Juddie as a male name
- Ranked #4,104 in 1921
- 6 male births in 1921
- Peak: 1921 (6 births)
Juddie as a female name
- Ranked #6,527 in 1957
- 5 female births in 1957
- Peak: 1915 (6 births)
Popularity
Juddie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Juddie from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Juddie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Juddie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Juddie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Juddie
The name Juddie originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is believed to be a diminutive form of the name Judah, which was a prominent figure in the Bible's Old Testament. Judah was one of the twelve sons of the patriarch Jacob, and his tribe became one of the most influential and enduring tribes of ancient Israel.
In Hebrew, the name Judah is derived from the root word "yadah," which means "to praise" or "to give thanks." This connection suggests that Juddie may have been a name bestowed upon individuals as an expression of gratitude or reverence, perhaps in recognition of their virtues or accomplishments.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Juddie can be traced back to medieval Europe, where it was likely adopted and adapted from its Hebrew origins by various Christian communities. Over the centuries, the name has been subject to various spelling variations, including Juddy, Judith, and Juditha, among others.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Juddie. One of the earliest recorded examples is Juddie de Bretagne (c. 1165 - 1233), a French noblewoman and daughter of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Nantes. Another prominent figure was Juddie de Dampierre (c. 1246 - 1285), a Countess of Flanders and a influential political figure in the 13th century.
In the realm of literature, Juddie Tulliver is a character in George Eliot's 1860 novel "The Mill on the Floss." This fictional character's name is believed to have been inspired by the author's own experiences and acquaintances, further solidifying the name's presence in the cultural consciousness of the time.
Moving forward in history, Juddie Cunningham (1888 - 1963) was an American professional baseball player who played for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Athletics in the early 20th century. Another notable figure was Juddie Garland (1922 - 1969), an acclaimed American singer, actress, and vaudeville performer, whose real name was Frances Ethel Gumm.
While these examples demonstrate the enduring presence of the name Juddie throughout various eras and contexts, it is important to note that its usage has been relatively uncommon compared to its more widespread counterparts, such as Judith or Judah. Nevertheless, the name's rich history and connection to ancient Hebrew roots have imbued it with a sense of reverence and cultural significance that resonates across generations.
People
Juddie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Juddie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Juddie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Juddie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Juddie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Juddie a common name?
We classify Juddie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Juddie most popular?
The single biggest year for Juddie was 1921, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Juddie is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Juddie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Juddie a female name?
Yes, 59.3% of people registered as Juddie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Juddie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Juddie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Juddie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Juddie as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Juddie, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.