Judith
Judith is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praise or woman of Judea.
Origin and history
Judith is derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, traditionally meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'praised'. Although predominantly used as a feminine name, historical U.S. records show over 1,000 males given the name since 1880. It has been virtually unused for boys in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,241 babies in the United States have been named Judith since 1880. It ranks #3457 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.1 %)
- IL (13.1 %)
- MI (12.1 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 193 |
| 1940-1950 | 610 |
| 1950-1960 | 197 |
| 1960-1970 | 116 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Judy, Jude
Fun facts
- Judith originates from the Hebrew name Yehudit, which is the feminine form of Judah.
- While overwhelmingly feminine today, U.S. birth records account for over 1,200 males named Judith since 1880.