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Judson Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Judson

"a patronymic surname."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2023 👥 13,627 in US
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Meaning
a patronymic surname.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
13,627
Life Path
Number 2

📖 What Does Judson Mean?

Judson is both a surname and a masculine given name. It is a patronymic derived from the first name "Judd" or "Jutt", a hypocorism for "Jordan".

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Judson is both a surname and a masculine given name. It is a patronymic derived from the first name "Judd" or "Jutt", a hypocorism for "Jordan".…

Root Element
Judson
Core Meaning
"a patronymic surname."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Judson

J 1
U 3
D 4
S 1
O 6
N 5
SUM 2
2
Life Path
Harmony & Diplomacy
9
Soul Urge
Compassion & Idealism
11
Personality
Intuition & Insight

Life Path 2 — Harmony & Diplomacy: Cooperative, sensitive, and excellent mediators.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 13,627 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 13,627
Peak year 2023 (281)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Judson" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "a patronymic surname.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~13,627 people named Judson in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 281 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Judson?

The Life Path number for Judson is 2, associated with Harmony & Diplomacy. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 11.

Is Judson a boy or girl name?

Judson is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Judson in the US?

Approximately 13,627 people in the United States are named Judson. The name peaked in 2023 with 281 recorded uses.

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