Yehudah
Every Yehudah since 1954 — 779 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yehudah
Yehudah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,387 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 779 American babies have been named Yehudah. Its peak came in 2009, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Yehudah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yehudah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,387 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,181 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,605 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,861 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,772 |
| 2020 | 19 | #5,032 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,224 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,762 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,103 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,586 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,706 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,059 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,177 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,526 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,346 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,240 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,827 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,915 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,490 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,218 |
| 2005 | 17 | #5,029 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,127 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,610 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,490 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,137 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,062 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,977 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,401 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,045 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,305 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yehudah in 2025?
Yehudah ranked #4,387 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yehudah?
779 babies have been named Yehudah in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yehudah most popular?
Yehudah peaked in 2009, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Yehudah a boy or girl name?
Yehudah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yehudah rising or falling?
Yehudah has been roughly stable over the past decade.