Boy nameCurrently #22 in the USRising
Hudson
HUD-sun//ˈhʌdsən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
Son of Hudde (a medieval nickname for Hugh)
Hudson comes from an English surname meaning 'son of Hudde', a medieval nickname related to Hugh, and also names the Hudson River, explored by Henry Hudson. Its confident, geographic sound has made it a popular modern choice.
Hudson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hudson |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 42 |
| 1916 | 55 |
| 1917 | 49 |
| 1918 | 52 |
| 1919 | 50 |
| 1920 | 45 |
| 1921 | 45 |
| 1922 | 39 |
| 1923 | 41 |
| 1924 | 38 |
| 1925 | 45 |
| 1926 | 43 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1928 | 33 |
| 1929 | 26 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 27 |
| 1936 | 29 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 29 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 37 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 21 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 39 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 55 |
| 1991 | 68 |
| 1992 | 67 |
| 1993 | 99 |
| 1994 | 105 |
| 1995 | 130 |
| 1996 | 265 |
| 1997 | 231 |
| 1998 | 262 |
| 1999 | 252 |
| 2000 | 343 |
| 2001 | 451 |
| 2002 | 503 |
| 2003 | 693 |
| 2004 | 942 |
| 2005 | 1,252 |
| 2006 | 1,394 |
| 2007 | 1,944 |
| 2008 | 2,284 |
| 2009 | 2,716 |
| 2010 | 2,914 |
| 2011 | 3,503 |
| 2012 | 4,292 |
| 2013 | 4,748 |
| 2014 | 5,353 |
| 2015 | 6,164 |
| 2016 | 6,255 |
| 2017 | 5,913 |
| 2018 | 6,687 |
| 2019 | 6,605 |
| 2020 | 6,950 |
| 2021 | 7,727 |
| 2022 | 8,030 |
| 2023 | 8,035 |
| 2024 | 8,073 |
Hudson through the decades
- Hudson peaked in 2024, when 8,073 babies were named Hudson in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hudson has risen 132% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hudson currently ranks #22 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Huddy
Variants & spellings
Hutson
Famous people named Hudson
- Henry Hudson — English explorer (surname)