Judy
Judy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praise; woman of Judea.
Origin and history
Judy is a short form of Judith, originating from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised'. Although predominantly used as a feminine name, it historically appeared occasionally for males in U.S. records. Its usage for boys was rare and has largely vanished in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,094 babies in the United States have been named Judy since 1880. It ranks #3594 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.8 %)
- IL (17.6 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- MI (8.2 %)
- MO (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 83 |
| 1940-1950 | 483 |
| 1950-1960 | 255 |
| 1960-1970 | 165 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Over 1,000 males in official U.S. birth records have received the name Judy, primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century.
- Judy originated as an English diminutive of the traditional Hebrew name Judith.