Holding steady.
Popularity of Judee since 1936
Babies named Judee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 223 |
| 1950s | 126 |
| 1960s | 124 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Judee is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in the 1940s, specifically ranking highest in 1943, when it reached its peak year. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with very few or no recorded births in recent decades according to the 2025 data. The name has been recorded since 1936, yet it has never achieved the level of popularity to appear in the top 1000 rankings in any year. Judee's top states are few, reflecting its scattered use. As a variant of the more common Judy, it carries the same Hebrew essence of praise, but remains a distinctive choice.
Judee originated as a variant or diminutive form of Judith, the Hebrew name Yehudit meaning 'praised' or 'woman from Judea'. It emerged in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, likely as a playful or feminine alternative, and saw modest use in the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jude, Dee
Sibling names for Judee
Names that share Judee's style, for a brother or sister.
