Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Judah.
National Rank (2025)
#178
All-Time Peak Rank
#176 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
35,578
Unisex Distribution97.7% Boy / 2.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Judah Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Judah
According to SSA data, Judah achieved its highest historical rank of #176 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 2,133 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 24.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 74 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Judah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+24.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,133Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
74Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:23
1920s:59
1930s:44
1940s:32
1950s:78
1960s:107
1970s:349
1980s:504
1990s:976
2000s:4,916
2010s:15,907
2020s:12,583
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJu-dah
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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