Judah
Judah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praised or thanks given.
Origin and history
Judah is a traditional biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Yehudah, meaning 'praised'. Historically prominent as the fourth son of Jacob in the Old Testament, it serves as the namesake for one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah. In the United States, the name has seen a significant rise in popularity since the early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
35,578 babies in the United States have been named Judah since 1880. It ranks #611 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #178.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.6 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- GA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 59 |
| 1930-1940 | 44 |
| 1940-1950 | 32 |
| 1950-1960 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 107 |
| 1970-1980 | 349 |
| 1980-1990 | 504 |
| 1990-2000 | 976 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,916 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,907 |
| 2020-2029 | 12,583 |
Famous people named Judah
- Judah Friedlander: Comedian, Actor
- Judah Lewis: Actor
- Judah Folkman: Physician, Medical Researcher
Fun facts
- Judah was the leader of one of the Israelite tribes, from which the word 'Jew' eventually derived.
- Though ancient, Judah entered the top 200 U.S. boy names in the 2020s after decades of lower usage.