Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hudson.
National Rank (2025)
#17
All-Time Peak Rank
#17 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
114,287
Unisex Distribution98.4% Boy / 1.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Hudson Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Hudson
According to SSA data, Hudson achieved its highest historical rank of #17 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 8,583 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 41.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 122 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hudson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+41.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,583Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
14yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
122Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:34
1890s:67
1900s:75
1910s:334
1920s:384
1930s:255
1940s:235
1950s:200
1960s:146
1970s:133
1980s:294
1990s:1,496
2000s:12,220
2010s:51,463
2020s:46,951
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHud-son
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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