Judson
Meaningson of Judd · English
- US rank
- #934
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #299 in 1880
252 babies were named Judson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 65 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Judson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Judson, 252 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Judson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJudson has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Judsons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #299. Today it's #934, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJudson is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,364 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,780.
- TrendJudson has slipped 65 places over the last five years and now sits at #934. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJudson is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #250, followed by Mississippi (#370) and Kentucky (#450). It's in the top 1,000 in 15 states.
- MeaningIn English, Judson means “son of Judd”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Judson
Judson is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “son of Judd”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Judson for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #299 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #934, with 252 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 210 | 4,771 boys |
| 1890s | 153 | 6,529 boys |
| 1900s | 125 | 8,021 boys |
| 1910s | 133 | 7,547 boys |
| 1920s | 96 | 10,425 boys |
| 1930s | 76 | 13,228 boys |
| 1940s | 63 | 15,901 boys |
| 1950s | 46 | 21,701 boys |
| 1960s | 44 | 22,533 boys |
| 1970s | 76 | 13,160 boys |
| 1980s | 63 | 15,860 boys |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,860 boys |
| 2000s | 56 | 17,718 boys |
| 2010s | 110 | 9,058 boys |
| 2020s | 152 | 6,588 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: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Judson
What does the name Judson mean?
Judson means “son of Judd” in English.
What is the origin of the name Judson?
Judson has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Judson a boy or girl name?
Judson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Judson?
Judson ranked #934 for US boys in 2025, given to 252 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#299).