Henderson

Henderson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 72 boys in the United States.

Henderson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Henderson

Henderson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Henderson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #339 in 1882, and in 2024 72 babies received the name — 4,242 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Henderson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#339 in 1882
Peak year
1918
Babies named Henderson in 2024
72
Total since 1880
4,242

Henderson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#2019 in 2022
Babies named Henderson in 2025
3
Total since 1996
64

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Henderson mean?

The meaning of Henderson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Henderson a boy or girl name?

Henderson is a boy name. In 2024, 72 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Henderson?

Henderson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Henderson?

Henderson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #339 in 1882, and 72 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].