Judd

Judd is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 132 boys in the United States.

Judd at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Judd

Judd belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Judd first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #652 in 1970, and in 2024 132 babies received the name — 5,650 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Judd in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#652 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Babies named Judd in 2024
132
Total since 1880
5,650

Judd in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1337 in 1996
Babies named Judd in 2025
8
Total since 1996
196

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Judd mean?

The meaning of Judd is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Judd a boy or girl name?

Judd is a boy name. In 2024, 132 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Judd?

Judd comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Judd?

Judd first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #652 in 1970, and 132 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].