Judd

Judd - A very unique male name

Judd appeared on the charts for the first time in 1919 on position #1802. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Judd and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Judd? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Judd. The baby boy name Judd was given to 38 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1910 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 38,586 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Judd peaked in popularity 56 years ago in 1970 on position 694.

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Judd is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Judd is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #661 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,444.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Judd is where you live.

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Judd origin and meaning

Nickname and surname, origin mixed

Uncertain — historically a medieval pet form of Jordan, and also an English surname; which line a given Judd follows is not documented

Judd was used for centuries as a familiar form of Jordan before becoming a standalone name and surname. It peaked in the US in 1970 and has been roughly level in the deep tail since.

Origin uncertain

Judd is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Judd, pop culture references for the name Judd and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Judd

We've found the following names that sound similar to Judd, sorted by popularity.

Jude / Judah / Jody / Jett / Jedidiah / Jed / Jade / Jad / Jet / Jedediah /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Judd

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Judd a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Judd?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

JUD · /dʒʌd/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Jordan — The full name Judd historically shortened.

Famous bearers

• Judd Nelson — American actor, a member of the 1980s Brat Pack known for The Breakfast Club (b. 1959) Contemporary
• Judd Apatow — American film director and producer behind a run of 2000s comedies (b. 1967) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Judd for a blunt, one-syllable name with a country and Hollywood double life. It is rare but holding steady.

Worth knowing

• Often taken for a nickname of Jordan or confused with Jud and Jude.