Judd
A surname transferred from the given name.
Every Judd since 1880 — 5,746 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Judd
Judd is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,704 in 2025 with 96 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,746 American babies have been named Judd. Its peak came in 1970, when 158 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Judd stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Judd year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 96 | #1,704 |
| 2024 | 132 | #1,412 |
| 2023 | 117 | #1,512 |
| 2022 | 113 | #1,569 |
| 2021 | 93 | #1,742 |
| 2020 | 103 | #1,583 |
| 2019 | 90 | #1,742 |
| 2018 | 92 | #1,711 |
| 2017 | 80 | #1,847 |
| 2016 | 92 | #1,702 |
| 2015 | 110 | #1,507 |
| 2014 | 73 | #1,972 |
| 2013 | 78 | #1,837 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,848 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,045 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,048 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2,471 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2,488 |
| 2007 | 53 | #2,425 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,195 |
| 2005 | 64 | #1,972 |
| 2004 | 39 | #2,721 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,816 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,406 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,273 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,183 |
| 1995 | 43 | #1,973 |
| 1990 | 36 | #2,061 |
| 1985 | 58 | #1,262 |
| 1980 | 112 | #833 |
| 1975 | 131 | #724 |
| 1970 | 158 | #652 |
| 1965 | 37 | #1,262 |
| 1960 | 35 | #1,349 |
| 1955 | 38 | #1,231 |
| 1950 | 29 | #1,355 |
| 1945 | 29 | #1,235 |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,452 |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,688 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,130 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,135 |
| 1920 | 19 | #1,847 |
| 1915 | 15 | #1,927 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #991 |
Famous people named Judd
- Judd Hirsch Actor · b. 1935
- Judd Nelson Actor · b. 1959
- Judd Apatow Film director · b. 1967
- Judd Trump Snooker · b. 1989
- Judd Gregg Politician · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Judd mean?
A surname transferred from the given name.
How popular is the name Judd in 2025?
Judd ranked #1,704 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 96 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Judd?
5,746 babies have been named Judd in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Judd most popular?
Judd peaked in 1970, when 158 newborns received the name.
Is Judd a boy or girl name?
Judd is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Judd rising or falling?
Judd is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Judd?
Well-known people named Judd include Judd Hirsch (actor), Judd Nelson (actor), Judd Apatow (film director).