Judge
Meaningjudge · English
- US rank
- #2,641
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #337 in 1883
49 babies were named Judge in the US in 2025. It has climbed 561 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Judge you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,843 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Judge, 49 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Judge would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJudge has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Judges, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1883, when it ranked #337. Today it's #2,641, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJudge is 3.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 34,843.
- TrendJudge has climbed 561 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,641. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Judge means “judge”.
About the name Judge
Judge is a boy name of English origin meaning “judge”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-dge”. US birth records list Judge for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #337 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,641, with 49 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 183 | 5,459 boys |
| 1890s | 156 | 6,419 boys |
| 1900s | 134 | 7,459 boys |
| 1910s | 80 | 12,509 boys |
| 1920s | 50 | 20,064 boys |
| 1930s | 37 | 26,831 boys |
| 1940s | 21 | 47,939 boys |
| 1950s | 14 | 72,098 boys |
| 1960s | 7.0 | 143,472 boys |
| 1970s | 6.9 | 145,349 boys |
| 1980s | 5.8 | 173,310 boys |
| 1990s | 7.9 | 126,582 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 96,246 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,532 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 37,951 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Judge
What does the name Judge mean?
Judge means “judge” in English.
What is the origin of the name Judge?
Judge has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Judge a boy or girl name?
Judge is a boy name.
How popular is the name Judge?
Judge ranked #2,641 for US boys in 2025, given to 49 babies. Its best year was 1883 (#337).