How Many People Are Named Judas?

Complete statistics for the name Judas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Judas
Very Rare
Biblical

Judas means 'Jehovah is my witness' and has biblical roots, making it very rare today. Only 557 people in the US carry this name, which is just 1 in 592,757 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority, 79%, are under 30, showing it's a modern choice.

~148
Living in US
1 in 2,239,522
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Jehovah is my witness
🌐
Origin
Biblical
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

16,251
Worldwide Bearers
#43,960
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
4,194
🇲🇿 Mozambique
3,840
🇨🇩 DR Congo
2,157
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,361
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,216
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
753
🇲🇽 Mexico
695
🇮🇳 India
320
🇹🇩 Chad
247
🇺🇸 United States
232

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
557 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
450
Would be under 30 (79%)
120
Would be 30–60 (21%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 570 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Judas Through the Generations

Judas stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger generations. With 557 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it's clear that it's becoming more popular, especially since its peak year was in 2022 with 27 births. The age distribution reveals a significant skew towards younger demographics, with 450 under 30 and 120 between 30 and 60, indicating that it's primarily embraced by those born in recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 92
Arizona 22
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Judas

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Judas's Biblical roots

📄 About the Name Judas

How Many People Have the Name Judas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 148 people in the United States currently share the name Judas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Judas a Common or Rare Name?

Judas is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Judas Mean?

Judas means "Jehovah is my witness" and comes from Biblical origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Judas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Judas Most Popular?

The name Judas reached peak popularity in 2022, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Judas?

Approximately 148 people named Judas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 148. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,239,522 Americans.

Is Judas a rare name?

Judas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans has this name.

What does the name Judas mean?

Judas means "Jehovah is my witness" and comes from Biblical origins.

Is Judas more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Judas are male and 0% are female.

When was Judas most popular?

Judas peaked in 2022 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US148
All-Time Births148
1 in X1 in 2,239,522
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2022
World Rank#43,960
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.