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Judie

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOO-dee /ˈdʒuː.di/High

Meaning: A respelled pet form of Judy, from Judith, the Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea' (or 'praised'). The -ie ending was a mid-century flourish.Medium

In 30 seconds: Judie is a pet form of Judith, 'woman of Judea' (said 'JOO-dee').
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
MeaningA respelled pet form of Judy, from Judith, the Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea' (or 'praised'). The -ie ending was a mid-century flourish.
U.S. rank (2024)#16316 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1943
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,491

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194318852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Judie is a pet form of Judy, from Judith, the Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea.' As Judy filled 1940s nurseries, the -ie spelling crested around 1943 before fading, now a vintage variant of a wartime staple.

A few thousand American girls received it in all; Judie now reads as a retro 1940s name.

Did you know? Judie peaked around 1943 and faded within a generation, an -ie twist on the wartime favorite Judy.
Overall data confidence 78%
References — Judie — Pet form of Judy/Judith; Hebrew Yehudit

Variations

JudyJudiJudith

Nicknames

Jude

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If you like Judie…

Judith— the parent name Judie shortens
Judy— the usual short form
Trudy— a like -udy pet name
Jodie— a like -ie name of the era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Judie mean?

Judie is a pet form of Judith, from the Hebrew for 'woman of Judea.'

How do you pronounce Judie?

It's said JOO-dee /ˈdʒuː.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Judie a boy or girl name?

Judie is used as a girl's name.

Is Judie making a comeback?

Not notably — it's a wartime-era favorite that has been uncommon since, a vintage pet form of Judith.

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