How Many People Are Named Judah?

Complete statistics for the name Judah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Judah
Rare
34,301
Estimated People
1 in 9,621
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
33,489 (98%)
♀ Female
812 (2%)
98%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 12

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 66
Alabama 593
Arkansas 387
Arizona 517
California 3,118
Colorado 665
Connecticut 140
DC 56
Delaware 56
Florida 1,728
Georgia 1,289
Hawaii 183
Iowa 300
Idaho 215
Illinois 935
Indiana 835
Kansas 398
Kentucky 442
Louisiana 488
Massachusetts 243
Maryland 555
Maine 74
Michigan 961
Minnesota 582
Missouri 764
Mississippi 213
Montana 87
North Carolina 1,267
North Dakota 58
Nebraska 202
New Hampshire 38
New Jersey 623
New Mexico 170
Nevada 157
New York 2,083
Ohio 1,238
Oklahoma 621
Oregon 583
Pennsylvania 1,173
Rhode Island 16
South Carolina 557
South Dakota 79
Tennessee 1,160
Texas 2,976
Utah 114
Virginia 938
Vermont 5
Washington 1,089
Wisconsin 480
West Virginia 153
Wyoming 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Judah

How Many People Have the Name Judah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 34,301 people in the United States currently share the name Judah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,621 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Judah a Common or Rare Name?

Judah is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Judah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Judah are covered in full on the Judah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Judah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Judah in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female. Judah is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Judah Most Popular?

The name Judah reached peak popularity in 2021, with 2,133 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Judah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Judah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Judah?

Approximately 34,301 people in the United States share the name Judah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Judah a rare name?

Judah is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,621 Americans has this name.

What does the name Judah mean?

The meaning and origin of Judah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Judah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Judah are male and 2% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Judah most popular?

The name Judah reached its peak in 2021, with 2,133 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People34,301
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 9,621
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2021
Male %98%
Female %2%

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