Judson

Judson - A very unique male name

Judson appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #490. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Judson and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Judson? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Judson. The baby boy name Judson was given to 203 baby boys in 2025, ranking #938 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,223 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Judson peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 424.

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Judson is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Judson is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #253 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,331.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Judson is where you live.

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Judson origin and meaning

English surname

Transferred surname, 'son of Judd' — Judd being a medieval short form of Jordan

Judson is an English surname — son of Judd — that has been used as a first name in America since the earliest records, never commonly. Adoniram Judson, the famous missionary to Burma, was its great 19th-century carrier, which kept it alive in church families. It peaked most recently in 2023 in the surname-name revival, and has since slipped a little.

Attested etymology

Judson is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Judson, pop culture references for the name Judson and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Judson

We've found the following names that sound similar to Judson, sorted by popularity.

Jettson / Jetson / Juddson / Jettsen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Judson

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Judson a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Judson?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

JUD-sun · /ˈdʒʌdsən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: JudSonny

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

SurnameVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Parents hear a sturdy, old-American surname — Hudson's lesser-known, more bookish cousin.

Worth knowing

• It will be misheard as Hudson or Judson/Judsen misspelled — and Jud is the nickname that comes with it.