Judi
Judi is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy; woman from Judea.
Origin and history
Judi is a diminutive of Judith, derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'praised'. Popularity for the short form peaked in the mid-20th century in the United States, alongside similar spellings like Judy. Today, Judi is a relatively rare feminine given name in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
10,351 babies in the United States have been named Judi since 1880. It ranks #1599 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2043.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.2 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 232 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,940 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,968 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,039 |
| 1970-1980 | 629 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 52 |
| 2010-2019 | 142 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Judi
- Judi Dench: Actress
- Judi Evans: Actress
Fun facts
- Judi saw its highest popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s, following the broader trend of names ending in -i or -y.
- While Judy is the predominant spelling, Judi emerged as a popular alternative for parents seeking a slightly unique spin.