Judd Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Judd originates from Old English, meaning 'praised'. It evolved through various languages from the Hebrew 'Yehudah' to the Latin 'Judas' and later to Old French 'Jud'. The name carries a biblical significance and has been used since the Middle Ages, becoming a surname before being adopted as a given name. Modern perceptions of Judd are generally positive, associating it with strength and tradition, while it remains less common today. Notable figures with this name include filmmaker Judd Apatow and actor Judd Hirsch.
The name Judd is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Judd has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Judd' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2201st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1550th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1218th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 808th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1530th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2612th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1659th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Judd' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Judd"
Pronunciation
/dʒʌd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Judd is derived from the Old French name 'Jud', which itself comes from the Latin 'Judas', ultimately stemming from the Hebrew name 'Yehudah' meaning 'praised'.
Meaning
praised
Language Evolution
Yehudah (Hebrew), Judas (Latin), Jud (Old French), Judd (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name has biblical relevance through Judas, one of the twelve apostles, and Yehudah, an important figure in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
The name Judd gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, particularly in the 12th century, as surnames began to be adopted more widely.
Variants & Derivatives
Jude, Judas, Jud
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Judd is perceived as a traditional name with a strong and masculine image, though it is less common than in previous centuries.
Famous People
Judd Apatow, an American filmmaker and comedian, Judd Hirsch, an American actor, Judd Trump, an English professional snooker player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Judd"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Judd"
"Judd" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2201st of 7545 | 218 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1550th of 6773 | 373 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1218th of 7552 | 744 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 808th of 10718 | 1,636 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1530th of 16616 | 828 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2612th of 24088 | 664 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1659th of 23106 | 1,172 |
Regional Popularity of "Judd" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.84% 956th/1546 |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
- |
64.71% 1001st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.89% 933rd/2227 |
38.23% 929th/2430 |
74.55% 2127th/2853 |
43.39% 1204th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.09% 737th/2937 |
23.37% 814th/3483 |
30.13% 1060th/3518 |
23.57% 953rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.52% 1530th/3685 |
62.19% 2783rd/4475 |
35.93% 1866th/5194 |
36.81% 2325th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
- |
31.89% 2332nd/7313 |
52.71% 3934th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.61% 1618th/3984 |
69.69% 3127th/4487 |
22.00% 1501st/6822 |
43.34% 2720th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Judd" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Judd"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Judd" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.