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How Many People Are Named Hudson?
Estimated people named Hudson living in the U.S. today
105,087
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 107,462
- Peak year: 2024 (8,073 births)
- Estimated living today: 105,087
Hudson by age group — who carries the name today?
Hudson popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Hudson
Hudson has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 107,462 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 105,087 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,253 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Hudsons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Hudson in the US?
An estimated 105,087 people named Hudson are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Hudson uncommon — about 1 in 3,253 Americans.
Is Hudson a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Hudson is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Hudson most popular?
Hudson peaked in 2024, when 8,073 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Hudson?
Hudson ranks #503 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).