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The baby name Judy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOO-dee (/ˈdʒuːdi/).

Judy is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: JOO-dee (/ˈdʒuːdi/)

What is the meaning of the name Judy ?

The baby name Judy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOO-dee (/ˈdʒuːdi/).

Judy is Hebrew in Origin.

Judy is the English pet form of Judith, ultimately from Hebrew Yehudit, the feminine of Yehudah (Judah). The Hebrew root y-d-h means to praise or thank, yielding senses such as praised, thankful, and woman of Judea (that is, a Judean or Jewish woman). As a hypocoristic, Judy keeps the crisp opening of Judith while softening the ending, which helped it travel easily across English-speaking communities.

As a given name in its own right, Judy appears in English records by the 18th century and gained broad visibility through the Punch and Judy puppet tradition. Its popularity soared in the 1940s–60s, propelled by screen icons Judy Garland and Judy Holliday. Variants and spellings include Judi and Judie; related diminutives are Jude and Jody or Jodie. International cognates include Judith, Yudit or Yehudit, Giuditta, Judita, and Jutta.

Judy has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Judy

Judy Garland Actor · Born 1922 · United States Judy Garland was an American actor and singer, most famous for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She captivated audiences with her performance of the song 'Over the Rainbow'. Garland also starred in Meet Me in St. Louis and A Star is Born. Judy Holliday Actor · Born 1921 · United States Judy Holliday was an American actress best known for her role as Billie Dawn in the film 'Born Yesterday', which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. She also starred in 'The Solid Gold Cadillac' and 'Bells Are Ringing'. Judy Davis Actor · Born 1955 · Australia Judy Davis is an acclaimed Australian actor known for her powerful performances in films like 'My Brilliant Career' and 'A Passage to India'. She has received numerous awards for her work, including two Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards.
Judy Greer Actor · Born 1975 · United States Judy Greer is an American actor best known for her roles in films like '13 Going on 30' and 'Jurassic World'. She has also gained recognition for her work on television, particularly in the series 'Arrested Development'. Judy Reyes Actor · Born 1967 · United States Judy Reyes is an American actress best known for her role as Carla Espinosa on the television show Scrubs. She has also appeared in the series Devious Maids and Claws. Born in 1967, Reyes has made a significant impact on television with her engaging performances. Judy Parfitt Actor · Born 1935 · United Kingdom Judy Parfitt is a British actor best known for her role as Sister Monica Joan in the television series Call the Midwife. She has also appeared in films like Dolores Claiborne and Girl with a Pearl Earring. Her career spans several decades, showcasing her versatility and talent in both film and television.

Celebrity babies named Judy

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Judy Lewis Loretta Young television actor ★★★★★

Judy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2019 #1 — 436
KR Girls 0 #9 7 572
NA 0 #25 9 2,537
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
TW Girls 0 #36 440 8,139
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
AZ 0 #43 1 706
TW 0 #43 60 4,523
MO 0 #45 8 2,706
PR 0 #52 4 1,497
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
CN Girls 0 #62 659 8,829
CN 0 #66 20 3,857
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
PH 0 #77 20 5,607
HK Girls 0 #83 1,966 16,104
SG Girls 0 #85 1,191 18,916
JM 0 #89 5 3,714
BN Girls 0 #92 15 5,459
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
KW 0 #105 12 5,216
CY Girls 0 #112 10 3,755
HU 0 #112 4 1,675
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
BW Girls 0 #125 24 4,216
MO Girls 0 #131 130 7,056
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
PA 0 #132 7 3,797
MU 0 #133 5 3,613
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
JO 0 #137 4 2,158
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MT Girls 0 #142 10 3,773
CR 0 #144 15 5,526
PR Girls 0 #146 16 3,171
SG 0 #148 127 11,010
HK 0 #155 234 8,483
AE 0 #156 22 10,220
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
NA Girls 0 #175 50 7,146
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
QA Girls 0 #185 133 15,378
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
PS 0 #190 29 5,692
AO Girls 0 #191 19 4,575
PH Girls 0 #193 219 13,098
HU Girls 0 #201 23 3,308
ZA Girls 0 #201 2,961 25,928
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
EG Girls 0 #204 2,736 14,742
JM Girls 0 #207 53 7,507
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
IL 0 #214 61 6,291
EC Girls 0 #220 20 3,650
ZA 0 #228 224 14,421
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
JP Girls 0 #235 11 6,592
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #241 9 6,293
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
NG 0 #254 11 5,926
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Canada Girls 2024 #262 24 2,795
SA 0 #270 26 10,560
DK Girls 0 #271 46 7,429
MY 0 #280 51 12,352
JO Girls 0 #285 41 7,570
HR Girls 0 #291 4 3,687
GH Girls 0 #292 33 6,973
PE 0 #292 19 6,350
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
AE Girls 0 #307 250 20,968
OM Girls 0 #310 87 15,987
KW Girls 0 #312 210 19,177
SD Girls 0 #322 24 7,678
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
MU Girls 0 #331 21 8,539
GT 0 #333 6 5,948
EG 0 #336 65 6,387
CR Girls 0 #343 197 11,342
CZ Girls 0 #343 9 5,378
PL Girls 0 #345 10 5,096
SY 0 #345 527 11,684
PH Boys 0 #347 37 11,440
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
PS Girls 0 #357 174 10,981
France Girls 2021 #359 47 3,185
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
IL Girls 0 #360 296 11,648
MY Girls 0 #364 943 24,821
YE 0 #364 18 8,639
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
NL 0 #369 23 2,481
BO 0 #372 10 6,868
SA Girls 0 #375 684 25,931
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
Finland Girls 0 #381 11 1,368
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
CO 0 #389 92 7,768
PA Girls 0 #396 86 9,861
Austria Girls 0 #397 24 1,885
MX 0 #401 13 8,339
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
Germany 0 #417 21 2,542
GT Girls 0 #423 83 7,500
CL 0 #426 9 6,867
PT Girls 0 #430 22 7,952
Spain 0 #439 14 2,326
IQ Girls 0 #455 50 11,303
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
LY 0 #470 66 12,703
RU Girls 0 #474 25 11,913
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
BH 0 #490 64 17,937
CO Girls 0 #494 918 16,140
UY Girls 0 #495 16 6,731
LB 0 #502 157 13,263
HK Boys 0 #504 24 12,905
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
IR Girls 0 #512 19 8,334
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
CM Girls 0 #528 13 11,671
BO Girls 0 #545 67 9,488
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
AR Girls 0 #586 14 8,289
IQ Boys 0 #600 68 13,071
NL Girls 0 #601 374 5,933
PE Girls 0 #601 404 14,861
IN Girls 0 #604 28 13,121
NG Girls 0 #616 173 15,093
IL Boys 0 #619 7 10,983
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
Germany Girls 0 #650 192 4,949
SG Boys 0 #679 19 17,960
IT 0 #684 31 4,183
QA Boys 0 #690 18 18,093
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #717 22 3,895
CL Girls 0 #735 117 14,098
KW Boys 0 #753 17 18,755
EG Boys 0 #756 131 15,035
United States Girls 2024 #793 124 8,487
Spain Girls 0 #835 149 5,561
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
OM Boys 0 #865 17 17,948
MX Girls 0 #880 317 17,781
BR Girls 0 #912 30 12,708
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
NG Boys 0 #924 28 16,906
NL Boys 0 #940 12 5,873
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,062 31 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,074 38 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,084 95 25,619
MA 0 #1,097 32 20,986
TR 0 #1,133 79 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,135 314 9,415
DZ 0 #1,162 15 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,443 29 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,456 159 28,008

Judy is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Canada
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about Judy

Judy is predominantly a girl's name.
Judy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced JOO-dee (/ˈdʒuːdi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Judi, Judie and Judee.
Yes, very popular — Judy ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Judy ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Judy's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 10 notable people named Judy are in our database, including Judy Garland (Actor), Judy Holliday (Actor), Judy Davis (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Judy for their child, including Loretta Young.