Judson
Judson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสสdsษn/
Meaning and origin of Judson
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From a Middle English short form of the given name Jordan + son.
How popular is Judson?
Since 1880, 13,881 boys in the U.S. have been named Judson. Its highest rank for boys was #301 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #934 for boys, with 252 babies given the name.
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Judson FAQ
What does the name Judson mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From a Middle English short form of the given name Jordan + son.
What is the origin of the name Judson?
Judson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Judson?
Since 1880, 13,881 boys in the U.S. have been named Judson. Its highest rank for boys was #301 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #934 for boys, with 252 babies given the name.
Is Judson a boy or girl name?
Judson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 13,881 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.