Hudson: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HUD-suhn · 2 syllables
Hudson means “son of Hudd”, from English.
From Hudd + -son. Doublet of Hutson.
- Meaning
- son of Hudd
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HUD-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #17
- US babies a year
- about 8,114 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Hudson?
Hudson was the #17 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,666 babies. It’s rising: up 69% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Arkansas (#2), West Virginia (#2), Kentucky (#3), South Dakota (#3), Montana (#4), Idaho (#5), Missouri (#5), Vermont (#5).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #17 |
| England & Wales | #69 |
| Scotland | #110 |
| Northern Ireland | #119 |
| Ireland | #188 |
| Canada | #34 |
| Australia | #7 |
How old are people named Hudson?
Half of US adults named Hudson are older than 21; most are between 18 and 45. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Hudson
What does the name Hudson mean?
Hudson means “son of Hudd”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Hudson?
Hudson is pronounced HUD-suhn.
How popular is the name Hudson?
Hudson was the #17 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,666 babies. It’s rising: up 69% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Hudson?
Half of US adults named Hudson are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 45.