Judith, of Hebrew origin, means "woman of Judea" or "praised woman". It was borne by a heroine of the Book of Judith in the Old Testament, who saved her city from besieging Babylonians by beheading their commander. This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has since remained a classic choice for girls' names in many languages. Notable individuals with this name include Judith Butler, an American philosopher and gender theorist, and Judith Light, an American actress known for her work on television.
"Judith's popularity peaks briefly in 1943 with six births, compared to five in 1939, resulting in a total of eleven babies named Judith over those years."