What does the name Hudson mean?

Hudson means son of Hud (a nickname for Hugh).

Where does the name Hudson come from?

Hudson is a boy name of English origin.

Is Hudson a boy or a girl name?

Hudson is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 2% of children given the name Hudson are girls and 98% are boys.

How popular is the name Hudson in 2023?

Hudson ranks #2238 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 8,041 babies.

How do you pronounce Hudson?

Hudson is pronounced HUD-son (2 syllables).

A name from English · Boy

Hudson

Son of Hud (a nickname for Hugh).

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

97,689 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

8,041 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

HSon of Hud (a nickname for Hugh).

Quick answers

People often ask about Hudson.

What does the name Hudson mean?: Hudson means son of Hud (a nickname for Hugh).
Where does the name Hudson come from?: Hudson is a boy name of English origin.
Is Hudson a boy or a girl name?: Hudson is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 2% of children given the name Hudson are girls and 98% are boys.
How popular is the name Hudson in 2023?: Hudson ranks #2238 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 8,041 babies.
How do you pronounce Hudson?: Hudson is pronounced HUD-son (2 syllables).

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.