Judge

Judge 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 46 boys in the United States.

Judge at a glance

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

About the name Judge

Judge 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, Judge first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #344 in 1883, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 3,777 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Judge in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#344 in 1883
Peak year
1919
Babies named Judge in 2024
46
Total since 1880
3,777

Judge in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3849 in 2005
Babies named Judge in 2005
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Judge mean?

The meaning of Judge 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 Judge a boy or girl name?

Judge is a boy name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Judge?

Judge comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Judge?

Judge first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #344 in 1883, and 46 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].