Will my child share the name Judd with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Judd per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Judd in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Judd becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Judd is rising: up 1,184 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,337 in 1996.

Is Judd a good choice for a distinctive name?

Judd is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Judd a popular baby name in the United States?

Judd does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Judd

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Judd is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Judd in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Judd

Judd is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 926 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1337 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Judd is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Judd in their class.