Judith
Judith is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Woman of Judea; praised.
Origin and history
Judith is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'praised'. It was extremely popular in the United States during the mid-20th century and remains a widely recognized traditional name today. Though less commonly given to newborns in recent years, it carries a deep historical and literary heritage.
Popularity in the United States
454,714 babies in the United States have been named Judith since 1880. It ranks #76 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #838.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.6 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 142 |
| 1890-1900 | 323 |
| 1900-1910 | 432 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,044 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,172 |
| 1930-1940 | 49,904 |
| 1940-1950 | 218,037 |
| 1950-1960 | 108,758 |
| 1960-1970 | 39,780 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,832 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,797 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,074 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,533 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,035 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,851 |
Famous people named Judith
- Judith Light: Actress, Producer
- Judith Anderson: Actress
- Judith Butler: Philosopher, Academic
Nicknames
Judy, Judi, Judie
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Hebrew name Yehudit, which was borne by the heroine of the deuterocanonical Book of Judith.
- Judith was a top-10 name for American girls during the 1930s and 1940s.