Judson
Judson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Judd (a medieval diminutive of Jordan, meaning 'to flow down').
Origin and history
Judson originated as an English patronymic surname meaning son of Judd, a medieval diminutive of Jordan. It has a long history of use as a given name in the United States, dating back to the late 19th century. In recent years, it has experienced a modest rise in popularity along with other traditional surname-based names.
Popularity in the United States
13,881 babies in the United States have been named Judson since 1880. It ranks #1011 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #835.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.5 %)
- GA (14.4 %)
- AL (12.1 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 230 |
| 1890-1900 | 175 |
| 1900-1910 | 173 |
| 1910-1920 | 808 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,056 |
| 1930-1940 | 800 |
| 1940-1950 | 923 |
| 1950-1960 | 929 |
| 1960-1970 | 850 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,255 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,157 |
| 1990-2000 | 754 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,128 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,070 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,573 |
Famous people named Judson
- Judson Mills: Actor
- Judson Pratt: Actor
Nicknames
Judd, Jud
Fun facts
- Judson traces back to Judd, which was a popular medieval English pet form of the name Jordan.
- Like many traditional American boys' names, Judson transitioned from a family surname to a widely recognized given name.