Meaning and Origin of: Hudson

Boy name origins & meanings

• Old English : Son of Hud

What does Hudson mean and stand for?

The name Hudson is of English origin and means "Hugh's son" or "son of Hud". The name was originally used as a surname before becoming a popular choice for first names.

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Family name origins & meanings

• English : patronymic from the medieval personal name Hudde (see Hutt 1). This surname is particularly common in Yorkshire and is also well established in Ireland.

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Popularity

Hudson is the number fifty most popular boys name in the US, according to 2019 Social Security Administration data. It has been consistently on the rise, jumping from 588 in 2000 to 50 in 2019.

However, it is the 27th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Hudson was at its peak popularity in March 2019.

Hudson, originally a surname, gained popularity beginning with explorer Henry Hudson, and moving to more modern people, such as the heartthrob Rock Hudson, director Hugh, the musical Hudson brothers, and Kate Hudson. Using the name as a first name has become popular with celebrities Marcia Gay Hardin, Gena Lee Nolan, and Drew Lachey. Of course, the name is also recognizable due to the Hudson River.

Where is it Popular?

Hudson was searched for most often in the following states:

Pairs well with these middle names