Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Judi since 1930
Babies named Judi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 232 |
| 1940s | 3,940 |
| 1950s | 1,968 |
| 1960s | 3,039 |
| 1970s | 629 |
| 1980s | 181 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Judi is a spelling variant of Judy, itself a diminutive of Judith. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1930 and saw its greatest use during the 1940s, reaching a peak rank in 1945. While it was never among the most common names, Judi has maintained a consistent but low level of use, and its trajectory over recent decades has been stable. In 2025, the name ranks 10,107 nationally, with an estimated 1 in every 178,585 newborns receiving the name. Though no state recorded a notable concentration, the name's sound and spelling align with other mid-century nickname names like Nancy and Peggy.
Judi is a spelling variant of Judy, itself a pet form of Judith. Judith derives from the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehudit), meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'Jewish woman'. The name entered English use through the biblical figure Judith, whose story is told in the Book of Judith. The shortened form Judy became popular in the 18th century, and alternative spellings like Judi emerged in the 20th century.
Where Judi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jude, Jud
Sibling names for Judi
Names that share Judi's style, for a brother or sister.
