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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Judit works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Judit Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Judit Rose
Floral · soft ending
Judit Mae
Sweet · timeless
Judit Claire
French influence · crisp
Judit Jane
Literary · strong
Judit Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Judit right now?
Rising fast — up 2183 spots — currently #14215 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| 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 | — |
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:
Judit by decade
| 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?
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What names sound and feel like Judit?
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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.