Judy

Gender Usage of the Name Judy

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Judy is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Judy

• Worldwide

  #1539 Girl’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #1711 Girl’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #1544 Girl’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #865 Girl’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Judy is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Judy ranked #1,539 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #654 in 2024 — a drop of 885 places. Judy shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.

Historically, its best recorded position was #26 in 1943. Its lowest recorded position was #1,539 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -957 places (from #582 to #1,539).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Judy

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names

Length

4 letters — Short Girl Names

Starts with

J — Girl Names Starting with J

Ends with

y — Girl Names Ending in “y”

Name AestheticMethodology

Judy is a two syllable name with a bouncy rhythm that emphasizes its approachable quality. The cultural impact of Judy Garland mid-century cements its status as a quintessential name of that era. Its phonetic lilt and historical associations create a Cute & Playful and Vintage Revival aesthetic.

Middle Names For Judy

Middle names used with JudyMethodology

Judy is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Judy Ann · Judy Lynn · Judy Carol · Judy Kay · Judy MarieView all 2,301 girl middle names.

• Total 3,114 middle names used with Judy
• 161 boy middle names used with Judy
• 584 unisex middle names used with Judy

Middle name suggestions for JudyMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Judy is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.

Examples: Judy Leigh · Judy Lynne · Judy Lynch · Judy Laine · Judy Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Judy

Sound Like Judy Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jade · Jodi · Jada · View all 78 names

Spelled Like Judy Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Joudy · Juddy · Judey · View all 6 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Judy Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Judy”

Dictionary Meaning of "Judy"Methodology

• A diminutive of the female given name Judith, also used as a formal female given name

  Examples

  • "Punch," said Judy, "You're looking moody." "Judy," said Punch, "I want my lunch."
  • I've never met an old person named Judy. Now that's true. Maybe something happens to girls with young names like Debby, Judy, and Susie. At a certain age they make you change it to Doris, Edna, or Myrtle.

Alternative Forms

Judie.

More Info

How to Spell Judy in ASL

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• y

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