Hudson
Peaked at #21 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Hudson has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Hudson — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1676
in 2016
Current rank
#2248
in 2024
Years tracked
30
1995–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1995, Hudson reached its peak popularity for girls in 2016, ranking #1676 nationally with 128 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1822 (2014) to #2248 (2024) — a 19% drop.
As of 2024, Hudson ranks #2248 nationally for girls, with 83 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,248 | 83 |
| 2023 | #2,237 | 84 |
| 2022 | #1,806 | 113 |
| 2021 | #1,918 | 103 |
| 2020 | #1,887 | 102 |
| 2019 | #1,824 | 112 |
| 2018 | #1,836 | 111 |
| 2017 | #1,710 | 125 |
Hudson — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#21
in 2023
Current rank
#22
in 2024
Years tracked
138
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Hudson reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #21 nationally with 7,951 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #80 (2014) to #22 (2024) — a 73% improvement.
As of 2024, Hudson ranks #22 nationally for boys, with 7,990 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #22 | 7,990 |
| 2023 | #21 | 7,951 |
| 2022 | #27 | 7,917 |
| 2021 | #34 | 7,624 |
| 2020 | #43 | 6,848 |
| 2019 | #50 | 6,493 |
| 2018 | #55 | 6,576 |
| 2017 | #64 | 5,788 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Hudson most popular?
Hudson was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #21 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hudson becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Hudson?
At least 107,462 babies have been recorded with the name Hudson in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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