Judy
Judy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสuหdi/
Meaning and origin of Judy
- A diminutive of the female given name Judith, also used as a formal female given name.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Judith.
How popular is Judy?
Since 1880, 382,979 girls and 1,094 boys in the U.S. have been named Judy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #773 in 1941. In 2025, 105 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Judy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Judy
Sister and brother names that share Judy's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Judy FAQ
What does the name Judy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Judith, also used as a formal female given name. A surname transferred from the given name. A male given name from Hebrew. From Judith.
What is the origin of the name Judy?
Judy is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Judy?
Since 1880, 382,979 girls and 1,094 boys in the U.S. have been named Judy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #773 in 1941. In 2025, 105 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Judy a boy or girl name?
Judy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 382,979 girls and 1,094 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.