Boy · #4,910 in 2026

Judas

Name: Popularity of the name Judas in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Judas, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,910

Peak Rank

#3,659 (2022)

Total Babies

610

5-Yr Trend

-4%

1969

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#3659

Peak Rank

610

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Judas

Judas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 27 Judass were born — ranking #3,989 that year. As of 2026, Judas ranks #4,910 for baby boys with 20 births, holding steady (-4%). In total, more than 610 Judass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Judas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Judas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Judice
Jadis
Judah
Judith
Juda
Jewess
Gitis
Judos
Judex
Giudice
Joyous
Judy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Judas

What does the name Judas mean?

Judas is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Judas in 2026?

In 2026, Judas ranks #4,910 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Judas most popular?

Judas reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #3,659 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Judas most popular?

Judas has historically been most popular in Arizona, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Judas.

Is Judas a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Judas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Judas?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Judas include Fonzie, Laureano, Gretchen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Judas

Judas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 610 births in the dataset. Judas's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #3,659. Use the chart and map above to compare Judas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.