Henderson
Henderson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Henry.
Origin and history
Henderson originated as an English and Scottish surname meaning son of Henry. Historically used occasionally as a given name in the United States, it follows the traditional practice of using patronymic surnames for boys. In recent years, it remains a rare but recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,293 babies in the United States have been named Henderson since 1880. It ranks #1900 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1582.
States where it is most popular
- NC (17 %)
- MS (16.3 %)
- AL (15.1 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- LA (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 160 |
| 1890-1900 | 168 |
| 1900-1910 | 175 |
| 1910-1920 | 496 |
| 1920-1930 | 619 |
| 1930-1940 | 419 |
| 1940-1950 | 401 |
| 1950-1960 | 349 |
| 1960-1970 | 219 |
| 1970-1980 | 153 |
| 1980-1990 | 155 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 174 |
| 2010-2019 | 306 |
| 2020-2029 | 345 |
Famous people named Henderson
- Henderson Forsythe: Actor
Fun facts
- The surname Henderson derives from Hendry, a Scottish variant of the given name Henry.
- Using Henderson as a first name reflects a long-standing English-language tradition of bestowing family surnames as given names.