Judith: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A praised woman of strength and virtue.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #903
- Peak
- #4 in 1940
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Judith Means
Judith is a girl name of English origin. A praised woman of strength and virtue.
How Popular Judith Is
Judith currently ranks #903 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4 in 1940. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Judith
- Judith was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #4 in 1940.
- Once a top name, Judith has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Judith has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Judith is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Judith
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Judith
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Judith.
Questions About Judith
What does Judith mean?
Judith is a girl name of English origin. A praised woman of strength and virtue.
How popular is Judith?
Judith currently ranks #903 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4 in 1940. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Judith come from?
Judith comes from English roots. Judith was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #4 in 1940.
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