Name Legacy

Judy

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Judy was most popular in 1947, when 21,073 American babies were given the name — ranking #32 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,422, with 105 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 384,073 people named Judy.

Most popular in1947
Rank that year#32
Births that year21,073
Total since 1880384,073

Judy over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Judy’s peak in 1947. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · short form of Judith

Names that peaked alongside Judy

Explore further

See Judy on the interactive charts

Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org