Declining since 2021, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Hudsyn since 2004
Babies named Hudsyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 | 29 |
| 2010s | 336 | 262 |
| 2020s | 291 | 357 |
Meaning & origin
Hudsyn entered the U.S. naming scene in 2004 as a creative respelling of Hudson. Its peak year came in 2021, consistent with the popularity of 'modern' names ending in '-son' and fashionable '-y' substitutions. While Hudson remains a top 100 name for boys, Hudsyn has carved a niche as a unisex alternative, currently ranking 4,352 in 2025 (1 in 50,227 newborns). The trajectory has been falling since 2021, mirroring the broader decline of 'trendy' -son names. Geographically, Hudsyn shows particular concentration in Ohio (top state). Despite its recent invention, the name fits into the broader category of English surnames turned given names, and its meaning remains tied to the traditional Hudson.
Hudsyn is a modern respelling of Hudson, which is an English surname meaning 'son of Hudde'. Hudde is a medieval diminutive of names like Hugh or Richard. The spelling with 'y' emerged in the early 2000s as a fashionable variant, particularly for girls, following the trend of substituting 'y' for vowels in names.
Where Hudsyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Hudsyn
Names that share Hudsyn's style, for a brother or sister.
