Judie
Judie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praise or woman from Judea.
Origin and history
Judie is a diminutive variant of Judith, which comes from the Hebrew name Yehudit. Historically meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised', it was moderately popular in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, Judie is a rare given name as parents more frequently choose Judith or Jude.
Popularity in the United States
5,491 babies in the United States have been named Judie since 1880. It ranks #2323 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2090.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.9 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
- MI (7 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 20 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 84 |
| 1920-1930 | 97 |
| 1930-1940 | 587 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,873 |
| 1950-1960 | 887 |
| 1960-1970 | 563 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 49 |
| 2000-2010 | 20 |
| 2010-2019 | 30 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Fun facts
- Judie emerged as an alternative spelling of Judy during the peak of Judith's popularity in the United States.
- The majority of girls named Judie in the U.S. were born between the 1930s and 1960s.