Henderson
Boy name · #2605 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Henderson? In official American birth records, Henderson has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Henderson is currently the #2605 boy name in the United States — 50 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #3365, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 36,000 boys born in 2025 was named Henderson.
Babies named Henderson per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Henderson first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 12 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1918, when 83 boys were named Henderson — good for #684 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Henderson against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Henderson in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Henderson is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Henderson will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Henderson is most common
State-level data for Henderson is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Henderson
Statistically, parents drawn to Henderson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Walton, Mahlon, Florian, Harland, and Valentine.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Henderson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2604 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2078 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2805 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2000 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2695 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2392 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2421 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3524 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3440 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3596 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3365 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3090 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4313 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4862 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4221 |
| 2010 | 25 | #3994 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4429 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3823 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5434 |
| 2006 | 9 | #7998 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4198 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7536 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4426 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4502 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4890 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Henderson?
In official American birth records, the name Henderson first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 12 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Henderson a popular boy name?
Henderson ranked #2605 among boys in 2025 with 50 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3365.
When was the name Henderson most popular?
Henderson peaked in 1918, when 83 American boys received the name (ranked #684 that year). Since 1918 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Henderson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 36,000 newborn American boys was named Henderson. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.