The nameHudson
Hudson is an English surname meaning "son of Hudde", known through the explorer Henry Hudson and the river and bay named after him. It is a popular boy's name in the United States.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Hudson means "son of Hudde", Hudde being a medieval pet form of Richard or Hugh.
Origin
English, from a patronymic surname.
History
The English navigator Henry Hudson explored the river that bears his name in 1609, then Hudson Bay. As a first name Hudson has been in the American top 100 since 2012 and reached 21st place in 2023.
Popularity of the name Hudson
Hudson in the United States
Hudson was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 52,434 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Hudson. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Hudson in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 7,763 births a year on average, against 6,325 in the five years before.
Hudson in the United Kingdom
Hudson was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 7,527 births over the decade, 67% of all recorded babies named Hudson. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Hudson in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,328 births a year on average, against 621 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Hudson
Names from the same generation as Hudson, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hudson mean?
Hudson means "son of Hudde", Hudde being a medieval pet form of Richard or Hugh.
What is the origin of the name Hudson?
English, from a patronymic surname.
Is Hudson a girl's or a boy's name?
Hudson is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hudson?
In 2024, Hudson was the 22nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 7,990 births.
What are the variants of the name Hudson?
Variants and related names of Hudson include Richard.
What are good sibling names for Hudson?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Violet, Ellie, Scarlett and Willow for a sister, Weston, Bennett, Rowan and Everett for a brother.