Hudson

Rank 27th Boy Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Hudson was 27th most popular baby name for boys and 38th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 7,996 babies were named Hudson in the United States. The gender distribution for "Hudson" is 98.6% male and 1.4% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 421 babies in the United States were named Hudson. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 6.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Hudson is around 9 years old.

The name "Hudson" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Hudson is Hud.

Hudson Meaning & Origin

The name Hudson, often associated with the Hudson River in North America, can evoke feelings of strength, adventure, and exceptional natural beauty.

The name Hudson is described as adventurous, sophisticated and ambitious.

Pronunciation

Hudson is pronounced hud-son in English. The name Hudson has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Hudson

  • The name Hudson is shared with the Hudson River, a famous waterway in New York State that flows through important locations like New York City and Albany. It is also the name of a major Canadian Bay, Hudson Bay.

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Geography

Where is the name Hudson most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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