Holding steady.
Popularity of Judeth since 1940
Babies named Judeth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Judeth is a rare variant spelling of Judith, first recorded in 1940 and reaching its peak popularity in 1947. Unlike the classic Judith, which has ancient Hebrew origins and biblical significance, Judeth represents a modern respelling that never gained wide traction. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely low, with no births recorded in the latest year and an unknown one-in-N rate, reflecting its scarcity. Despite its obscurity, Judeth offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Judith, with the same meaningful etymology of 'praised' or 'woman of Judea.'
Judeth is a variant spelling of Judith, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning 'praised' or 'woman of Judea.' The name Judith appears in the Old Testament as a heroic figure who saved her people, and it has been used in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation. This particular spelling, Judeth, emerged in the early 20th century as a less common alternative, likely influenced by a desire for a phonetic or distinctive form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Judy, Judith
Sibling names for Judeth
Names that share Judeth's style, for a brother or sister.
