May Judson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Judson — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Judson is a name that combines Arabic origins. The first name May is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May". The surname Judson: Judson is both a surname and a masculine given name. It is a patronymic derived from the first name "Judd" or "Jutt", a hypocorism for "Jordan". Surname Adoniram Judson (1788–1850), the first American missionary abroad Alice Judson (1876–1948), American painter Andrew T. Judson (1784–1853), Connecticut politician Ann Hasseltine Judson (1789–1826), America's first female Baptist foreign missionary Arthur Judson (1881–1975), American orchestra manager, artists' manager Edward Judson (theologian) (1844–1914), American Baptist clergyman Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr. May is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name May reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: May

Arabic

May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".

Surname: Judson

English

Judson is both a surname and a masculine given name. It is a patronymic derived from the first name "Judd" or "Jutt", a hypocorism for "Jordan". Surname Adoniram Judson (1788–1850), the first American missionary abroad Alice Judson (1876–1948), American painter Andrew T. Judson (1784–1853), Connecticut politician Ann Hasseltine Judson (1789–1826), America's first female Baptist foreign missionary Arthur Judson (1881–1975), American orchestra manager, artists' manager Edward Judson (theologian) (1844–1914), American Baptist clergyman Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name May is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name May by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for May Judson:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name May?
The first name May originates from Arabic. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".
When was May most popular?
The name May reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Judson?
The surname Judson originates from English. Judson is both a surname and a masculine given name. It is a patronymic derived from the first name "Judd" or "Jutt", a hypocorism for "Jordan". Surname Adoniram Judson (1788–1850), the first American missionary abroad Alice Judson (1876–1948), American painter Andrew T. Judson (1784–1853), Connecticut politician Ann Hasseltine Judson (1789–1826), America's first female Baptist foreign missionary Arthur Judson (1881–1975), American orchestra manager, artists' manager Edward Judson (theologian) (1844–1914), American Baptist clergyman Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr.
What are the origins of the name May Judson?
The name May Judson combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Judson originates from English.
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