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Hudson

Boy English /HUD-son/ #2237 in 2023

Hudson is a boy name of English origin.

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Meaning of Hudson

Son of Hud (a nickname for Hugh).

Popularity of Hudson

Popularity, 1880–2023
8,035 births in 2023
1880 2023

97,673 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2023
8,035 babies
First recorded
1880
Earliest SSA data
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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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.