Hudsen
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Hudsen
Hudsen is a modern variant spelling of Hudson, a masculine name originally derived from an English surname meaning 'Hugh's son' or 'son of Hugh' (Hugh itself coming from Germanic elements meaning 'heart, mind, spirit'). This alternative spelling gives the traditional name a contemporary twist while maintaining its strong, distinctive sound. The name gained popularity in the early 2000s, partly inspired by geographical associations with the Hudson River and Hudson Bay, lending it natural and exploratory connotations. As a given name, Hudsen projects qualities of strength, adventure, and American heritage. The variant spelling with 'e' instead of 'o' creates a unique twist on the more common version while keeping the name recognizable. Parents might choose this spelling to distinguish their child while still honoring family traditions or geographical connections.
Hudsen is also given to girls.
Pronounced HUD-sun.
As of October 2026, Hudsen ranked #16150 for girls in US births in 2021 and #3981 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #14460 for girls in 2019 and #3262 for boys in 2021.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,329 | 33 | 17.2 |
| 2015 | #3,463 | 32 | 16.7 |
| 2016 | #3,817 | 28 | 14.8 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,561 | 31 | 17.1 |
| 2019 | #3,519 | 32 | 17.8 |
| 2020 | #4,322 | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2021 | #3,262 | 36 | 20.6 |
| 2022 | #3,432 | 34 | 19.5 |
| 2023 | #3,367 | 35 | 20.5 |
| 2024 | #3,911 | 28 | 16.3 |
| 2025 | #3,981 | 27 | 15.8 |