Hudsyn
A name of English origin, derived from the surname Hudson, meaning "Hugh's son".
Name Census estimates that about 1,211 living Americans carry the first name Hudsyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 52.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Hudsyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hudsyn births was 2022 (139 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hudsyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Hudsyn sits in rare territory as a truly gender-neutral name, given to boys and girls in near-equal numbers.
- • Hudsyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 283,034 Americans
Peak year
2022
139 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,568
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Hudsyn
Hudsyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,220 total registrations, 575 (47.1%) were male and 645 (52.9%) were female.
Hudsyn as a male name
- Ranked #2,568 in 2024
- 52 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (80 births)
Hudsyn as a female name
- Ranked #3,597 in 2024
- 43 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (67 births)
Popularity
Hudsyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hudsyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 598 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hudsyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hudsyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hudsyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Hudsyn, while Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hudsyn
The given name Hudsyn has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages spoken in Northern Europe during the early Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Norse word "húðr," meaning "skin" or "hide," and the suffix "-syn," which denotes "sight" or "vision." Collectively, the name Hudsyn can be interpreted as "one with a keen eye for detail" or "one who sees beyond the surface."
In the 8th century, the name Hudsyn appeared in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives that provide insights into the lives and customs of the Norse people. It was often bestowed upon skilled hunters, craftsmen, and warriors who possessed a heightened sense of awareness and attention to detail.
The earliest recorded bearer of the name Hudsyn was a renowned Norse explorer and navigator from the 9th century. His daring voyages across the North Atlantic Ocean paved the way for future expeditions and the eventual discovery of Greenland and North America.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Hudsyn gained popularity among the Germanic tribes inhabiting the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. In the 12th century, a German nobleman named Hudsyn von Hohenzollern was celebrated for his strategic military prowess and his ability to read the battlefield with remarkable precision.
In the 15th century, a Dutch artist named Hudsyn van der Meer achieved fame for his intricate and highly detailed paintings, which showcased his exceptional observational skills and mastery of light and shadow.
Another notable figure was Hudsyn Thorvaldsson, an Icelandic scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. His poetic works were praised for their vivid imagery and profound insights into the human condition, reflecting his keen understanding of the world around him.
As the name Hudsyn evolved and spread across different cultures, it continued to carry the connotations of keen perception, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the world. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name has maintained its distinctive character and historical significance.
People
Hudsyn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hudsyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hudsyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,211 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hudsyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 283,034 US residents.
Is Hudsyn a common name?
We classify Hudsyn as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,220 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hudsyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Hudsyn was 2022, when 139 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hudsyn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hudsyn a female name?
Yes, 52.9% of people registered as Hudsyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.