Henderson
- Pronunciation
- [Hen-der-son]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Henry
- Origin
- Scottish
Henderson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,242 baby boys have been named Henderson. The name peaked in 1918 with 83 US births that year (rank #687). In 2024, ranked #2076 nationally — 1,389 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Henderson
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Henderson births are: North Carolina (195), Mississippi (188), Alabama (174).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Henderson
If you like Henderson's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
9-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Henderson's exact length and starting letter: Hallfrita, Halliwell, Halomtano, Hamelstun, Hanh Phuc.
Quick Facts About Henderson
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Compare Henderson to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Henderson against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).