Hudson

Hudson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7,990 boys in the United States.

Hudson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈhʌd.sən/

About the name Hudson

Hudson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hudson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #21 in 2023, and in 2024 7,990 babies received the name — 105,663 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hudson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#21 in 2023
Peak year
2024
Babies named Hudson in 2024
7,990
Total since 1880
105,663

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hudson mean?

The meaning of Hudson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hudson a boy or girl name?

Hudson is a boy name. In 2024, 7,990 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hudson?

Hudson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hudson?

Hudson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #21 in 2023, and 7,990 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Hudson?

Hudson is pronounced /ˈhʌd.sən/ (IPA).

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