Will my child share the name Judith with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Judith per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Judith in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Judith becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Judith has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 270 places in the last five years. Its peak was #717 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Judith popular in the US as well as the UK?

Judith is more popular in the US (#832) than in the UK (#2116). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2116

Judith

Judith is a distinctive choice, ranked #2116 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Judith in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2116

US Rank #832

About the Name Judith

Judith has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 270 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #717 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Judith is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #832, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.