Judson
How to say it: JUD-sun · /ˈdʒʌdsən/
English surname meaning 'son of Judd', a medieval short form of Jordan or Judah (Hebrew 'praised').
Judson was the 852nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 252 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #847 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #852 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 252 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,156 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #847 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After almost vanishing through the 1990s, Judson has returned. Now near its 1880s height, it appears poised to ascend.
What goes with it
Rounded but firm, Judson mixes crisp and breathy sounds. Harrison aligns in style and Judd provides a clipped short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Judson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Judson
- Judson Mills (born 1969)American actor
- Judson Harmon (1846–1927)American judge
- Judson Laipply (born 1976)American Internet personality
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