Hudson
5 countries#17 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hudson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
116,169 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #17 · peaked in 2025 with 8,666 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,265 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #46 · peaked in 2021 with 1,163 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,338 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #59 · peaked in 2021 with 1,072 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
688 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #46 · peaked in 2023 with 100 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
239 births recorded 2013–2025 · currently #64 · peaked in 2025 with 36 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
10 births recorded 2008–2017 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hudson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #251 | — |
| 2007 | #206 | ↑45 |
| 2008 | #176 | ↑30 |
| 2009 | #150 | ↑26 |
| 2010 | #139 | ↑11 |
| 2011 | #112 | ↑27 |
| 2012 | #93 | ↑19 |
| 2013 | #87 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #80 | ↑7 |
| 2015 | #65 | ↑15 |
| 2016 | #61 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #64 | ↓3 |
| 2018 | #55 | ↑9 |
| 2019 | #50 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #43 | ↑7 |
| 2021 | #34 | ↑9 |
| 2022 | #27 | ↑7 |
| 2023 | #21 | ↑6 |
| 2024 | #22 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #17 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Hudson
Is Hudson a popular name?
Yes — Hudson currently ranks #17 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hudson more common for boys or girls?
Hudson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hudson most popular?
Hudson peaked in 2025 in United States, with 8,666 recorded births that year.
Is Hudson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hudson’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #909 in 1880 to #17 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hudson?
At least 122,444 babies have been recorded with the name Hudson across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Hudson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hudson appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Hudson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hudson include Jack, Sebastian, Samuel, Leo.
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