Judy
Pronunciation: [ j-OOD-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Judy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 523 babies have been named Judy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Judy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,720 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,720
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Judy is also used as a girl name, ranked #1652.
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About the Name Judy
Judy is a boy name .
Is Judy a boy or girl name? Judy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,720 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,652. Judy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Judy is currently ranked #17,720 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Judy include Jude, Judah, Judson, Judd, Judge . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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