Hudson name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Hudson
Story and style
Hudson is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Hudson is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank7th in 2024
Listed years17/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2009
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length6 letters
More about Hudson
Background notes
What style of name is Hudson?
Hudson feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Henry, Jack, Levi and Luca: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Hudson ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Hudson has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 7th in 2025, making it one of the most popular boys names in the current data.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 7th |
| 2024 | 7th |
| 2023 | 9th |
| 2022 | 13th |
| 2021 | 10th |
| 2020 | 11th |
| 2019 | 14th |
| 2018 | 13th |
| 2017 | 9th |
| 2016 | 20th |
| 2015 | 20th |
| 2014 | 25th |
| 2013 | 39th |
| 2012 | 49th |
| 2011 | 75th |
| 2010 | 86th |
| 2009 | 88th |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |