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Judson

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Meaning of Judson: English: 'son of Judd'

Judson is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 935th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#935

252 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

13,881

First recorded 1880 · peak 2023

Trend

stable

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 150 babies1982: 149 babies1983: 115 babies1984: 131 babies1985: 116 babies1986: 93 babies1987: 80 babies1988: 92 babies1989: 96 babies1990: 109 babies19901991: 68 babies1992: 80 babies1993: 57 babies1994: 81 babies1995: 64 babies1996: 67 babies1997: 88 babies1998: 69 babies1999: 71 babies2000: 84 babies20002001: 99 babies2002: 104 babies2003: 85 babies2004: 110 babies2005: 137 babies2006: 100 babies2007: 136 babies2008: 136 babies2009: 137 babies2010: 132 babies20102011: 154 babies2012: 179 babies2013: 193 babies2014: 220 babies2015: 249 babies2016: 225 babies2017: 221 babies2018: 240 babies2019: 257 babies2020: 259 babies20202021: 264 babies2022: 279 babies2023: 282 babies2024: 237 babies2025: 252 babies
US babies named Judson per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 282.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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