Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Judit since 1957
Babies named Judit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 159 |
| 2000s | 183 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Judit is the Hungarian and Scandinavian form of Judith, a name with deep biblical roots. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1957, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak year was 2004, after which its use has steadily declined, reflecting a broader trend of diminishing popularity for traditional European variants. With no top-state concentration and a falling trajectory since 2005, Judit remains a rare but recognizable choice, often used to honor Hungarian heritage or as a distinctive alternative to Judith.
Judit is the Hungarian and Scandinavian form of Judith, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'praised.' In the Old Testament, Judith is a heroic figure who saves her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. The name was popular among medieval Christians and has been used in Hungary since at least the 14th century. It remains a classic, though less common, name in Hungary and other European countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Judy, Jutka, Ditta
Sibling names for Judit
Names that share Judit's style, for a brother or sister.
