How old is someone named Judith?
The average Judith is 72 years old.
Half of all living Judiths are between 68 and 82.
When was Judith popular?
Judith was at its most popular during World War II. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 344 babies were named Judith in 2025.
Popular names of 1943 · The most popular names of the 1940s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 432 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,044 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5,172 | 110 |
| 1930s | 50,097 | 15,000 |
| 1940s | 218,647 | 120,000 |
| 1950s | 108,955 | 84,000 |
| 1960s | 39,896 | 35,000 |
| 1970s | 9,874 | 9,200 |
| 1980s | 5,861 | 5,700 |
| 1990s | 5,093 | 5,000 |
| 2000s | 4,533 | 4,500 |
| 2010s | 3,035 | 3,000 |
| 2020s | 1,851 | 1,800 |
How many Judiths are still alive?
About 280,000 Judiths are alive in the US today. That's 62% of the roughly 460,000 babies named Judith since 1880.
Roughly half of all Judiths ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Judith?
More than half of living Judiths are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Judith an old name?
Yes. Judith is older than 99 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Judith will be 62 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Judiths make up more of the total.
Is Judith a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Judiths are women.
Names the same age as Judith
NAME TWIN
Judith's name twin is Patsy. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Patsy's age curve is the closest match to Judith's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Judith
How old is the average Judith?
The average Judith in the US is 72 years old. The median is 76, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Judith?
About 280,000 Judiths are alive in the US today, out of roughly 460,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Judith most popular?
In 1943, when about 25,000 baby girls were named Judith.
Is Judith a Boomer name?
Yes. About 56% of living Judiths are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this