Judit

“a form of Judith, meaning 'praised'”

Hungary origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#14215US 2023

6Births / yr

↑Rising

521All-time births

📅 Since 195700

How to pronounce Judit

yoo-deet(hungarian),yoo-dit(german)

/yoo-deet(hungarian),yoo-dit(german)/ · · 2 syllables

“a form of Judith, meaning 'praised'”

Hungary origin · Girl name

What does Judit mean and where does it come from?

Judit is a variant of the name Judith, which has its origins in Hebrew. The name Judith appears in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Judith, a story notable in Jewish tradition. In Hungary, Judit is a popular name, and in Israel, it is also common due to its Hebrew roots. The name sugge

Cultural significance

Judit has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Hungary-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a form of judith, meaning 'praised'.

Peak popularity

Reached #5102 in 1999 — currently #14215 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Judit?

Judit works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Judit Grace

How popular is Judit right now?

Rising fast — up 2183 spots — currently #14215 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1970–2023#14215 · Top 10%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#14215	6	▲ up 2183 · +20% births
2022	#16398	5	▼ down 4370 · -37% births
2015	#12028	8	▼ down 3688 · -43% births
2010	#8340	14	▼ down 2697 · -36% births
2005	#5643	22	▲ up 1257 · +47% births
2000	#6900	15	▼ down 1393 · -12% births
1995	#5507	17	▲ up 1072 · +31% births
1990	#6579	13	▲ up 606 · +44% births
1985	#7185	9	▲ up 530 · +13% births
1980	#7715	8	▲ up 913 · +60% births
1970	#8628	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Judit

Best Year1995Rank #5507

Peak Count22

Average Rank#9013

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1970 - 202311 years

The story of Judit

Judit entered American naming records in 1957 and has been in use for over 67 years. With 521 total births recorded, Judit remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #8628 in 1970, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #14215 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Judit in 1999:

Emily Hannah Alexis Sarah Samantha

Judit by decade

Judit peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →

Decade	Births
1950s	5
1970s	30
1980s	72
1990s	159
2000s ★	183
2010s	72

💎Judit has only 521 total recorded births since 1957 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Judit?

CZECH

Jitka

ENGLISH

JodeneJodiJodieJodyJudeJudiJudieJudy

YIDDISH

Yutke

What names sound and feel like Judit?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Judit also consider these

American · Derived from Judith,

Edit

Hungary · Rich gift

Julis

Spain · Youthful, downy

Rubit

USA · To shine brightly;

Juli

Latin · Youthful, downy

How is Judit written in other languages?

Common questions about the name Judit

What does the name Judit mean?

Judit means "a form of Judith, meaning 'praised'" — a name rooted in Hungary tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Judit?

Judit is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Judit have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Judit?

Judit originates from Hungary tradition. Hungary names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Judit trending right now?

Judit is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Judit a common or rare name?

Judit is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.