Judas
From Middle English Iudas, from Latin Iudas, from Ancient Greek Ἰούδας (Ioúdas), from Hebrew יְהוּדָה (y'hudá).
Every Judas since 1969 — 590 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Judas
Judas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,941 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 590 American babies have been named Judas. Its peak came in 2022, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Judas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Judas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,941 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,154 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,665 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,040 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,302 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,343 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,058 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,420 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,393 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,397 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,963 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,278 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,068 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,605 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,779 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,538 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,617 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,815 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,091 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,958 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,725 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,890 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,486 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,792 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,227 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,810 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,553 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,795 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,155 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,315 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,790 |
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Famous people named Judas
- Judas Iscariot Religious figure · 50–30
- Judas Maccabeus Religious figure · -200–-160
- Judas of Galilee Social activist · -100–100
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Judas mean?
From Middle English Iudas, from Latin Iudas, from Ancient Greek Ἰούδας (Ioúdas), from Hebrew יְהוּדָה (y'hudá).
How popular is the name Judas in 2025?
Judas ranked #4,941 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Judas?
590 babies have been named Judas in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Judas most popular?
Judas peaked in 2022, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Judas a boy or girl name?
Judas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Judas rising or falling?
Judas is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Judas?
Well-known people named Judas include Judas Iscariot (religious figure), Judas Maccabeus (religious figure), Judas of Galilee (social activist).