Rising since 1989, #1,666 for girls today.
Popularity of Yehudis since 1956
Babies named Yehudis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 291 |
| 2000s | 501 |
| 2010s | 690 |
| 2020s | 657 |
Meaning & origin
Yehudis has been in use in the United States since at least 1956, but its modern popularity trajectory tells a striking story. After a period of relative obscurity, the name began rising steadily in 1989 and has continued to climb. In 2025, it reached its peak rank of 1,666, with 1 in every 12,962 baby girls receiving the name. Geographically, Yehudis is most concentrated in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, reflecting its strong ties to Orthodox Jewish communities in those areas. The name's association with the heroic figure of Judith gives it a powerful narrative, and its rising usage suggests a resurgence of interest in traditional Hebrew names with deep religious significance.
Yehudis is the Hebrew feminine form of Yehudah (Judah), meaning 'praised' or 'of the tribe of Judah.' In Jewish tradition, Yehudis is the name of a heroine from the apocryphal Book of Judith, who saved her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. The name has been used exclusively within Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi and Orthodox families, for centuries.
Where Yehudis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yehudy, Yudi, Dee, Diti
Sibling names for Yehudis
Names that share Yehudis's style, for a brother or sister.
