Henson
- US rank
- #4,139
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,742 in 1934
25 babies were named Henson in the US in 2025. It has climbed 401 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Henson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 68,493 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Henson, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Henson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHenson first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1934, when it reached #2,742.
- Then vs nowHenson is 4.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 68,493.
- TrendHenson has climbed 401 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,139. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Henson
Henson is a boy name of Persian and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Henson for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 48 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1934, when it ranked #2,742 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,139, with 25 babies.
Origin:Persian namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.9 | 347,826 boys |
| 1920s | 4.1 | 242,718 boys |
| 1930s | 2.4 | 409,836 boys |
| 1940s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,204,819 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 2000s | 3.6 | 274,725 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 96,712 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 71,514 boys |
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Questions about the name Henson
What is the origin of the name Henson?
Henson has Persian, Scottish roots in our records. Other Persian names include Cyrus, Dario, Darius.
Is Henson a boy or girl name?
Henson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Henson?
Henson ranked #4,139 for US boys in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1934 (#2,742).