Judd
Judd is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Flowing down or praised.
Origin and history
Judd is a medieval English diminutive of Jordan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yarden meaning 'flowing down'. It gained usage as an independent surname and given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a moderately rare but steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,746 babies in the United States have been named Judd since 1880. It ranks #1596 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1304.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.4 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- MN (7.4 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 8 |
| 1910-1920 | 81 |
| 1920-1930 | 160 |
| 1930-1940 | 178 |
| 1940-1950 | 302 |
| 1950-1960 | 413 |
| 1960-1970 | 535 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,181 |
| 1980-1990 | 686 |
| 1990-2000 | 339 |
| 2000-2010 | 433 |
| 2010-2019 | 761 |
| 2020-2029 | 654 |
Famous people named Judd
- Judd Apatow: Filmmaker, Comedian
- Judd Nelson: Actor
- Judd Hirsch: Actor
Fun facts
- Judd originated during the Middle Ages as a pet form of Jordan, inspired by crusaders returning with holy water from the River Jordan.
- Like many traditional given names, Judd evolved into an established English surname before coming back into style as a first name.