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Judson
OriginEnglish
Meaning"son of Jordan"
US Rank#934
2025 SSA
About Judson
Judson remained in the US Top 1000 every year until it dropped off in 1987. In 2014, the named rejoined the list. With Hudson gaining in popularity, Judson—a possible alternative to Justin—could follow its path.
Pronounced JUD-sun.
As of October 2026, Judson ranked #934 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #301 in 1880.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #962 | 220 | 114.5 |
| 2015 | #888 | 249 | 129.9 |
| 2016 | #933 | 225 | 118.6 |
| 2017 | #946 | 221 | 119.4 |
| 2018 | #902 | 240 | 132.1 |
| 2019 | #862 | 257 | 143.2 |
| 2020 | #873 | 259 | 150.1 |
| 2021 | #877 | 264 | 150.9 |
| 2022 | #864 | 279 | 159.8 |
| 2023 | #858 | 281 | 164.3 |
| 2024 | #956 | 236 | 137 |
| 2025 | #934 | 252 | 147.5 |
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