boy name
Judah
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#178 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Judah in the US, 1880–2025
Judah first appears in US records in 1912. It peaked in 2021, when 2,133 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,050.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Judah popular?
Near its peak Judah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
| 2020s | 12,583 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15,907 | |
| 2000s | 4,916 | |
| 1990s | 976 | |
| 1980s | 504 | |
| 1970s | 349 | |
| 1960s | 107 | |
| 1950s | 78 | |
| 1940s | 32 | |
| 1930s | 44 | |
| 1920s | 59 | |
| 1910s | 23 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Judah a boy or a girl name?
Judah is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Judah a popular name right now?
Judah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
How popular is the name Judah?
In 2025, Judah ranked #178 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Judah most popular?
Judah was most popular in 2021, when about 2,133 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.