Judith
Pronunciation: [ j-OOD-uhth ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Judith first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 438 babies have been named Judith in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Judith is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,190 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,190
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Scandinavian via English origin
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#31,055 in US
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About the Name Judith
Judith is a boy name .
Is Judith a boy or girl name? Judith is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,190 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #831. Judith is more commonly used as a girl name.
Judith is currently ranked #31,190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Judith include Jud, Judi, Judiy, Judiie, Juy, Juie, and Judkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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