Hudson
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Hugh's Son; Son of Hugh
Background: The name Hudson originates from the Old English surname meaning 'Hugh's son.' It is derived from the elements 'Hugh,' which means 'heart,' and 'son,' indicating lineage or descent.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#298
Total births
107,462
Most popular decade
2020s
(116,445 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+58 ranks)
Years in Top 100
13
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.3% male
1.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #909
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 7,990
- Peak rank
- #22
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7,990
- Recent rank
- #22
Female
- First year
- 1995
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #11,782
- Peak year
- 2016
- Peak year births
- 128
- Peak rank
- #1,667
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 83
- Recent rank
- #2,243
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).