Judd
How to say it: JUD · /ˈdʒʌd/
From English surname derived from Jordan, Hebrew for 'to flow down' - short strong masculine name.
Judd was the 1,419th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 96 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,297 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,419 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 96 |
| Share of births | 1 in 34,534 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,297 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Judd peaked in the 1970s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Judd is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Judd
- Judd Trump (born 1989)English snooker player
- Judd Apatow (born 1967)American comedian and filmmaker
- Judd Hirsch (born 1935)American actor
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