Hudson
Hudson is an English surname meaning 'son of Hugh' or 'son of Hudd,' derived from the medieval name Hugh which means 'heart, mind, or spirit.' Originally a patronymic surname, it has evolved into a popular given name with a strong, place-inspired feel reminiscent of the Hudson River.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 8,874. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,444
- 2012: 4,222
- 2013: 4,671
- 2014: 5,241
- 2015: 6,049
- 2016: 6,127
- 2017: 5,789
- 2018: 6,576
- 2019: 6,493
- 2020: 6,849
- 2021: 7,625
- 2022: 7,922
- 2023: 7,957
- 2024: 8,015
- 2025: 8,583
- 2026 (projected): 8,874
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong surname-as-first-name trend appeal
- •Geographic association with the Hudson River adds natural, exploratory quality
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining approachable
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Hudson Taylor
British missionary to China
Rock Hudson
Classic Hollywood actor
Hudson Yang
Actor from 'Fresh Off the Boat'
Hudson Fasching
Professional ice hockey player
Statistics
114,287
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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