Henderson
Meaningson of Henry · Scottish
- US rank
- #2,604
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #332 in 1882
50 babies were named Henderson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 212 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Henderson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,130 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Henderson, 50 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Henderson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHenderson has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Hendersons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1882, when it ranked #332. Today it's #2,604, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowHenderson is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 34,130.
- TrendHenderson has slipped 212 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,604. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Henderson means “son of Henry”. Our records link it to English and Scottish roots.
About the name Henderson
Henderson is a boy name of English and Scottish origin meaning “son of Henry”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Henderson for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1882, when it ranked #332 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,604, with 50 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 146 | 6,855 boys |
| 1890s | 147 | 6,813 boys |
| 1900s | 128 | 7,789 boys |
| 1910s | 76 | 13,151 boys |
| 1920s | 56 | 17,787 boys |
| 1930s | 40 | 25,170 boys |
| 1940s | 28 | 36,337 boys |
| 1950s | 18 | 56,948 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 87,719 boys |
| 1970s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 1980s | 8.4 | 119,474 boys |
| 1990s | 7.9 | 126,582 boys |
| 2000s | 8.7 | 114,679 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 61,162 boys |
| 2020s | 33 | 30,045 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Henderson
What does the name Henderson mean?
Henderson means “son of Henry” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Henderson?
Henderson has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Henderson a boy or girl name?
Henderson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Henderson?
Henderson ranked #2,604 for US boys in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 1882 (#332).