Jud
Jud is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praised or praised one; short form of Judah or Judson.
Origin and history
Jud is a rare masculine name of Hebrew origin, functioning primarily as a short form of Judah or Judson. Etymologically connected to praising God, it has seen limited but continuous use in the United States since the late nineteenth century. Today, it remains an uncommon choice compared to its longer counterparts.
Popularity in the United States
633 babies in the United States have been named Jud since 1880. It ranks #4043 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 32 |
| 1920-1930 | 38 |
| 1930-1940 | 42 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 115 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Fun facts
- Jud traces its roots to the Hebrew name Yehudah, which means praised.
- While commonly used as an informal nickname, Jud has occasionally been recorded as an official given name in the U.S.