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How Many People Are Named Judy?
Estimated people named Judy living in the U.S. today
234,930
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 383,965
- Peak year: 1947 (21,072 births)
- Estimated living today: 234,930
Judy by age group — who carries the name today?
Judy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Judy
Judy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 383,965 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 234,930 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,455 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Judys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Judy in the US?
An estimated 234,930 people named Judy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Judy uncommon — about 1 in 1,455 Americans.
Is Judy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Judy is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Judy most popular?
Judy peaked in 1947, when 21,072 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Judy?
Judy ranks #221 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).