HUDSON  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "Hugh's son"

Popularity in 2008: #176

Rising quickly up the charts after just emerging a decade ago, Hudson has gotten a boost as the surname of Kate Hudson and as that of a few prominent starbabies. Also benefits from the fashion value of New York, which boasts, of course, the Hudson River.

People who like Hudson also like:

Claire, Harper, Lily, Finn, Leo, Noah, Levi, Atticus, Beckett

Hudson is being discussed in our message boards:

• 'Pick of the Day' names...
• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C...Boys!
• Not In love with any of my names? Ideas Needed???
• What are the next names that are doomed to be overpopular
• Cheaper By the Dozen

Read Nameberry blog posts about Hudson:

• STAGE NAMES: Would You Change Your Name for Fame?
• HOORAY FOR HENRY: The quirky classic that manages to stay cool
• NAMEBERRY FAVES II: THE BOYS' NAMES NAMEBERRYITES LOVE MOST
• NAMES RESCUED FROM THE TITANIC
• NEW SURNAME NAMES FOR BOYS