Hudson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hudson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hudson?
Hudson is spelled H-U-D-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Hudson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- “Son of Hud” or “son of Hudd,” where “Hud” or “Hudd” is an Old English personal name.
- Origin
- The name Hudson is commonly associated with English origins and is a patronymic form derived from an Old English personal name.
- Pronunciation
- HUD-sun · 2 syllables
Hudson Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,214
Recorded Births83
Rank#17
Recorded Births8,583
- Girls usage rose 34 places to #2,214 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 5 places to #17 and recorded 568 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hudson Mean?
“Son of Hud” or “son of Hudd,” where “Hud” or “Hudd” is an Old English personal name.
Origin: The name Hudson is commonly associated with English origins and is a patronymic form derived from an Old English personal name.
How Do You Pronounce Hudson?
PronunciationHUD-sun
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Hudson?
- History
- The surname Hudson has been used historically in English-speaking regions and is associated with notable individuals such as Henry Hudson, an explorer.
Hudson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 83 | #2,214 |
| 2025 | Boys | 8,583 | #17 |
| 2024 | Girls | 83 | #2,248 |
| 2024 | Boys | 8,015 | #22 |
| 2023 | Girls | 84 | #2,229 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7,957 | #21 |
| 2022 | Girls | 113 | #1,807 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7,922 | #27 |
| 2021 | Girls | 103 | #1,910 |
| 2021 | Boys | 7,625 | #34 |
| 2020 | Girls | 102 | #1,883 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6,849 | #43 |
| 2019 | Girls | 112 | #1,816 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6,493 | #50 |
| 2018 | Girls | 111 | #1,830 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6,576 | #55 |
| 2017 | Girls | 125 | #1,703 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5,789 | #64 |
| 2016 | Girls | 128 | #1,667 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6,127 | #61 |
| 2015 | Girls | 115 | #1,814 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6,049 | #65 |
| 2014 | Girls | 112 | #1,818 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5,241 | #80 |
When Was Hudson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
8,583 recorded births
National rank #17
2024 · Boys
8,015 recorded births
National rank #22
2023 · Boys
7,957 recorded births
National rank #21
2022 · Boys
7,922 recorded births
National rank #27
Where Hudson Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AR | #2 | 147 |
| WV | #2 | 106 |
| KY | #3 | 229 |
| SD | #3 | 50 |
| MT | #4 | 45 |
| MO | #5 | 284 |
| ID | #5 | 103 |
| VT | #5 | 24 |