Judon
A masculine name of African origin, possibly representing an alternate spelling of Judah.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Judon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Judon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Judon births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Judon. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Judon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,194
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Judon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Judon from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Judon 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 Judon 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 Judon
The name Judon is an uncommon and ancient name with its roots tracing back to the Indo-European languages. The earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the Sanskrit texts of ancient India, where it was spelled "Judhan" and meant "victorious" or "triumphant." The name was derived from the Sanskrit word "judh," which translates to "battle" or "fight."
In the medieval period, the name Judon was occasionally used in parts of Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the spread of Eastern religions and philosophies. It was sometimes adopted by Christian families who were drawn to the name's association with victory and triumph, which they saw as symbolic of the triumph of their faith.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Judon was a 7th-century Buddhist monk from India who traveled extensively throughout Asia, spreading the teachings of Buddhism. His name was recorded as Judon Bhikkhu, and he is believed to have played a significant role in the introduction of Buddhism to China and other parts of East Asia.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Judon al-Mussawi emerged in the Islamic world. He was a renowned scholar and philosopher from Persia (modern-day Iran) who made significant contributions to the fields of theology, logic, and metaphysics. His full name was Judon ibn Masud al-Mussawi, and he lived from approximately 1130 to 1191.
Fast-forwarding to the 18th century, there was a French explorer and cartographer named Judon Dumont who gained fame for his expeditions and detailed mapping of the regions along the Mississippi River in North America. He was born in 1701 and died in 1767.
In the field of literature, one cannot overlook Judon Kovalevsky, a Russian novelist and playwright who lived from 1840 to 1892. He is best known for his satirical works that critiqued the social and political norms of his time.
Finally, in the 20th century, there was Judon Ito, a Japanese mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of quantum mechanics and the development of nuclear energy. He was born in 1908 and passed away in 1988.
While not a common name in modern times, the name Judon has a rich and diverse history spanning various cultures, religions, and scholarly disciplines. Its associations with victory, triumph, and intellectual pursuits have made it a name of significance throughout the ages.
People
Judon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Judon 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
Judon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Judon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Judon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Judon a common name?
We classify Judon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Judon most popular?
The single biggest year for Judon was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Judon is about 18 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 Judon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Judon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Judon in the SSA data are male. 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 Judon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Judon 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 Judon 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 are called Judon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.