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Hudsen

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Pronounced HUD-sən /ˈhʌd.sən/High

Meaning: -sen styling of Hudson — 'son of Hudde (Hugh's pet form)' — river-wideMedium

In 30 seconds: Hudson, Scandinavian-trimmed: Hudsen re-letters Hugh's grandson and Manhattan's river. Same current, -sen registration.
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Origin MediumEnglish, American
Meaning-sen styling of Hudson — 'son of Hudde (Hugh's pet form)' — river-wide
U.S. rank (2024)#3911 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 541

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Hudsen is a -sen styling of Hudson — 'son of Hudde', Hugh's medieval pet — explorer-rivered and re-trimmed.

It registers thinly beside Hudson. Rare, Hugh-son at the root, and re-moored.

Did you know? Hudde diminutized medieval Hugh — Henry Hudson sailed the result into New York geography; Hudsen docks the -sen variant.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Hudson — root etymology

Variations

HudsonHutson

Nicknames

Hud

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If you like Hudsen…

Hudson— the river-standard form
Jensen— a fellow -sen patronymic
Harrison— another son-of classic
Holden— the same surname-name feel
Braden— echoes that soft -en sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hudsen mean?

Hudsen styles Hudson, 'son of Hudde' (a Hugh pet form).

How do you pronounce Hudsen?

It's said HUD-sən /ˈhʌd.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hudsen a boy or girl name?

Hudsen is a boy's name.

How popular is Hudsen?

Hudsen is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Hudson is far more common.