Hudson
Meaningson of Hudde · English
- US rank
- #17
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #17 in 2025
8,583 babies were named Hudson in the US in 2025. It has climbed 26 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1995–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hudson you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Hudson
Hudson Taylor
British Protestant missionary in China
Choose Hudson and your child shares a first name with Hudson Taylor, a British Protestant missionary in China. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Hudson, like who?” Hudson Taylor's Wikipedia article is available in 25 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Hudson Taylor on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 199 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hudson, 8,583 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Hudson.
- HistoryHudson has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Hudsons, and counting.
- Best yearHudson is at its all-time high right now: #17 in 2025.
- Then vs nowHudson is 29× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 5,828 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 199.
- TrendHudson has climbed 26 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #17. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedHudson is the #2 boy name in 2 states, including Arkansas, West Virginia and West Virginia. It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Hudson means “son of Hudde”.
- OriginHudson is the #8 most popular English boy name in the US. That's out of 7,815 English boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Hudson
Hudson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Hudde”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Hudson for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 139 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #17 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #17, with 8,583 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.3 | 231,481 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 61,501 girls |
| 2010s | 56 | 17,940 girls |
| 2020s | 58 | 17,143 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 | 33,113 boys |
| 1890s | 58 | 17,138 boys |
| 1900s | 55 | 18,222 boys |
| 1910s | 48 | 20,657 boys |
| 1920s | 35 | 28,686 boys |
| 1930s | 24 | 41,322 boys |
| 1940s | 16 | 63,613 boys |
| 1950s | 10 | 99,800 boys |
| 1960s | 7.7 | 129,534 boys |
| 1970s | 8.1 | 124,069 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 63,171 boys |
| 1990s | 78 | 12,857 boys |
| 2000s | 607 | 1,647 boys |
| 2010s | 2,747 | 364 boys |
| 2020s | 4,532 | 221 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
- Unisex name: Cooper · barrel maker
Questions about the name Hudson
What does the name Hudson mean?
Hudson means “son of Hudde” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hudson?
Hudson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hudson a boy or girl name?
Hudson is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Hudson?
Hudson ranked #17 for US boys in 2025, given to 8,583 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#17).