The nameJudy
Judy is a pet form of Judith.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
From the Hebrew Yehudit, "woman of Judah".
Origin
English, of Hebrew origin.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Judy
Judy in France
1345thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (45 births)
530babies named Judy in France since 1900
Judy was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 195 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Judy. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Judy in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 32 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Judy mean?
From the Hebrew Yehudit, "woman of Judah".
What is the origin of the name Judy?
English, of Hebrew origin.
Is Judy a girl's or a boy's name?
Judy is a girl's name.