US Popularity:28
Origin:British
Meaning:son of Hugh, son of Hudd
A patronymic boy’s name originating in England, Hudson means “son of Hudd” or “son of Hugh.” In Medieval England, Hudd was a surname that referred to those who made hoods for a living. The Anglo-Saxons also used it as the nickname of Hugh and Richard, both Old German in origin. Hudson is primarily a surname as well but has become more popular as a male given name in the past 50 years. It has a solid, masculine sound and is fashionably vintage—a perfect blend of trendy and traditional for baby Hudson.

Famous People Named Hudson

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Hudson Moore
    Country Singer
  • Hudson Riley Hawk
    Son of Tony Hawk
  • Hudson Thames
    TV Actor
  • Oliver Hudson
    Actor

Common Nicknames for Hudson

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How Popular Is The Name Hudson?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hudson is currently #74 on The Bump
Boy:Hudson is currently #42 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hudson is currently #28 in U.S. births
Boy:Hudson is currently #21 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#21
in 2023
+ 6
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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