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Summary

The name 'Judge' has its roots in the Latin word 'judex', which emphasizes the role of making decisions. Throughout its evolution, it has transitioned from Latin to Old French and finally to modern English. The name suggests authority and fairness, though it does not have biblical connections. It gained popularity in legal contexts, especially during the medieval era, and remains a strong name today. Notable figures associated with this name include various judges who have made significant contributions to law and society.

The name Judge is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation 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, Judge has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Judge' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 816th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1132nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1581st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2996th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4084th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4257th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3129th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Judge' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.