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Judithe

joo-DEETH /dʒuˈdiθ/

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In short
Judithe is a unique and elegant name for a baby girl, originating from the Hebrew name "Judith," meaning "praised" or "woman of Judea." With historical significance and a touch of sophistication, it's an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1965 (#6,539)
Babies in 1965
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#2,668 in 1941
First recorded
1937

Meaning of Judithe

Judithe is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from the Hebrew name "Judith," which means "praised" or "woman of Judea." The pronunciation in English is joo-DEETH (/dʒuˈdiθ/). While variations of this name are not as common, Judyth is another possible spelling.

Looking at the data for newborns in the United States, it appears that Judithe was most popular in the mid-20th century. It ranked consistently within the top 10, with a peak occurrence in 1955 when it was given to 5,827 baby girls. However, its popularity has declined since then. Nonetheless, Judithe remains an elegant and timeless choice for parents who appreciate traditional names with a touch of uniqueness.

In terms of associations, Judithe may bring to mind strong and independent women. One famous example is Judith Leyster, a Dutch Golden Age painter known for her skillful brushwork and progressive themes. Another notable figure is Judith Butler, an influential philosopher and gender theorist who has contributed greatly to feminist discourse.

Overall, Judithe is a charming name with historical significance and a hint of sophistication. Its origins and associations make it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Judithe

English

Popularity of Judithe in the U.S.

Judithe was last recorded in the U.S. in 1965, ranked #6,539 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,668 in 1941. It first appears in the records in 1937.

Bar and line chart: Judithe in the U.S., 1937–1965. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 11 in 1941 and 5 in 1965. Line: rank among girl names, peak #2,668 in 1941, #6,539 in 1965.
  • Girls named Judithe (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1937–1965. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1937⁠–⁠1965 14 rows
Judithe: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
196556,539back (not recorded in 1956–1964)
195555,828▼ 680
195465,148back (not recorded in 1951–1953)
195093,662back (not recorded in 1949)
194864,651back (not recorded in 1946–1947)
194564,025▼ 647
194483,378▲ 115
194383,493▼ 507
1942102,986▼ 318
1941112,668▲ 295
194092,963▼ 41
193992,922▲ 528
193873,450▲ 805
193754,255new

Notable people named Judithe

  • Judithe Hernandez is a Mexican-American artist and educator known for her murals, pastel art, and pioneering role in the Chicano art movement.