Hudson
From Hudd + -son. Doublet of Hutson.
Every Hudson since 1880 — 116,169 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hudson
Hudson is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #17 in 2025 with 8,583 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 116,169 American babies have been named Hudson. Its peak came in 2025, when 8,666 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hudson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hudson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #2,223 | 8,583 | #17 |
| 2024 | 83 | #2,252 | 8,015 | #22 |
| 2023 | 84 | #2,238 | 7,957 | #21 |
| 2022 | 113 | #1,808 | 7,922 | #27 |
| 2021 | 103 | #1,919 | 7,625 | #34 |
| 2020 | 102 | #1,887 | 6,849 | #43 |
| 2019 | 112 | #1,824 | 6,493 | #50 |
| 2018 | 111 | #1,837 | 6,576 | #55 |
| 2017 | 125 | #1,710 | 5,789 | #64 |
| 2016 | 128 | #1,677 | 6,127 | #61 |
| 2015 | 115 | #1,819 | 6,049 | #65 |
| 2014 | 112 | #1,822 | 5,241 | #80 |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,369 | 4,671 | #87 |
| 2012 | 72 | #2,526 | 4,222 | #93 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,925 | 3,444 | #112 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,793 | 2,851 | #139 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,736 | 2,650 | #150 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,489 | 2,250 | #176 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,444 | 1,896 | #206 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,609 | 1,370 | #251 |
| 2005 | 43 | #3,475 | 1,209 | #276 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,119 | 917 | #329 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,147 | 669 | #391 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,974 | 484 | #480 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,911 | 438 | #516 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,794 | 337 | #588 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,334 | 124 | #997 |
| 1990 | — | — | 55 | #1,535 |
| 1985 | — | — | 27 | #2,090 |
| 1980 | — | — | 21 | #2,398 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,766 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,791 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,877 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,294 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,702 |
| 1950 | — | — | 29 | #1,353 |
| 1945 | — | — | 18 | #1,602 |
| 1940 | — | — | 16 | #1,763 |
| 1935 | — | — | 27 | #1,308 |
| 1930 | — | — | 17 | #1,857 |
| 1925 | — | — | 45 | #1,031 |
| 1920 | — | — | 45 | #1,042 |
| 1915 | — | — | 42 | #972 |
| 1910 | — | — | 8 | #1,256 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,162 |
| 1900 | — | — | 9 | #939 |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,026 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #980 |
Famous people named Hudson
- Hudson Taylor Religious figure · 1832–1905
- Hudson Leick Actor · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hudson mean?
From Hudd + -son. Doublet of Hutson.
How popular is the name Hudson in 2025?
Hudson ranked #17 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8,583 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hudson?
116,169 babies have been named Hudson in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hudson most popular?
Hudson peaked in 2025, when 8,666 newborns received the name.
Is Hudson a boy or girl name?
Hudson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hudson rising or falling?
Hudson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hudson?
Well-known people named Hudson include Hudson Taylor (religious figure), Hudson Leick (actor).