Judah
Boy name · #178 in 2025 · Uniqueness 47/100
In 2025, 2,050 baby boys were named Judah, placing it at #178 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #233, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 878 boys born in 2025 was named Judah.
Babies named Judah per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 113-year story
Judah first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 2,133 boys were named Judah — good for #182 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Judah against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Judah in class?
Judah scores 47 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Judah is most common
Geography matters for names, and Judah is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Judahs were TX (207), CA (132), FL (130), OH (97), NC (96). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Judah
Statistically, parents drawn to Judah tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Messiah, Jasiah, Jonah, Jayce, and Jett.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Judah | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,050 | #178 |
| 2024 | 2,092 | #178 |
| 2023 | 2,101 | #176 |
| 2022 | 2,098 | #180 |
| 2021 | 2,133 | #182 |
| 2020 | 2,109 | #184 |
| 2019 | 2,073 | #189 |
| 2018 | 2,022 | #201 |
| 2017 | 1,932 | #205 |
| 2016 | 1,681 | #231 |
| 2015 | 1,652 | #233 |
| 2014 | 1,550 | #239 |
| 2013 | 1,350 | #263 |
| 2012 | 1,307 | #271 |
| 2011 | 1,229 | #286 |
| 2010 | 1,111 | #295 |
| 2009 | 992 | #323 |
| 2008 | 771 | #392 |
| 2007 | 692 | #421 |
| 2006 | 530 | #488 |
| 2005 | 481 | #511 |
| 2004 | 411 | #558 |
| 2003 | 306 | #651 |
| 2002 | 295 | #649 |
| 2001 | 239 | #728 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Judah a popular boy name?
Judah ranked #178 among boys in 2025 with 2,050 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #233.
When was the name Judah most popular?
Judah peaked in 2021, when 2,133 American boys received the name (ranked #182 that year). Since 2021 the name has recovered some ground.
How rare is the name Judah?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 878 newborn American boys was named Judah. It scores 47/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.