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Judge

The term 'judge' refers to an official with the authority to decide legal matters in a court of law. Judges interpret laws, oversee legal proceedings, and make rulings based on evidence presented. A judge embodies fairness, wisdom, and a commitment to justice, serving as a guardian of the rule of law.

Key Stats

Total births3,826
GenderMale (30% / 70%)
Peak year1919
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1910
Most recent2025
Syllables1
OriginEnglish, Latin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

🏛️ Vintage Heritage

Top States

AL — 32%TX — 24%MS — 18%GA — 18%LA — 8%

Notable People

Judge Judy Sheindlin (Television personality, *Judge Judy*) · Ruth Bader Ginsburg (U.S. Supreme Court Justice) · Sonia Sotomayor (U.S. Supreme Court Justice) · William Rehnquist (Former Chief Justice of the U.S.) · Thurgood Marshall (First African American Supreme Court Justice)

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