Total births
4,293
Boys' name · since 1880
Henderson
Henderson has 4,293 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2078
- among boys today
- 4,293
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Henderson is the #2078 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 4,293 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Henderson recorded 4,293 times among boys since 1880, holding rank #2078 nationally today, ahead of 85% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #2078 among boys today
- 4,293 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Henderson is currently the #2078 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 4,293 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #2078
- among boys today
- 4,293
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Henderson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2078
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Henderson was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
83 babies were named Henderson in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
How Henderson compares
4,293 Top 13% higher than 87% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Henderson's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Henderson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,293 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 83 | 23 | 22,252 |
Henderson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Henderson's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1903, with only 9 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 83, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Henderson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1918
Current rank
#2,078
Active since
1880
Henderson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1918)
- 83
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Henderson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Henderson's strongest decade.
619 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Henderson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 160
1880s
160 births
- 1890s 168
1890s
168 births
- 1900s 175
1900s
175 births
- 1910s
1910s
496 births
- 1920s
1920s
619 births
- 1930s
1930s
419 births
- 1940s
1940s
401 births
- 1950s
1950s
349 births
- 1960s 219
1960s
219 births
- 1970s 153
1970s
153 births
- 1980s 155
1980s
155 births
- 1990s 154
1990s
154 births
- 2000s 174
2000s
174 births
- 2010s
2010s
306 births
- 2020s
2020s
345 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 619 births (14% of all-time use).
How Henderson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Henderson's total volume
Henderson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Henderson by state
Where Henderson concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 195 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 188 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 174 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 164 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 116 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 76 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 74 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 52 | 1.2% |
North Carolina share of Henderson's total US births 4.5%
Even split
195 of 4,293 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Henderson appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Henderson? ▼
Henderson has been given to 4,293 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2078 as of the latest data. 83 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Henderson most popular? ▼
Henderson was most popular in the 1920s decade with 619 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Henderson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Henderson are North Carolina (195 births), Mississippi (188 births), Alabama (174 births).
How long has the name Henderson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Henderson since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Henderson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Henry, Hendrix, Henri, Henrik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Henderson's data
- Henderson's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (619 total births) through the 2020s (345) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Hendersons (195 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Henderson
Nearby Names Like Henderson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Henderson
Henry Boy
#6 768,945 births
Hendrix Boy
#297 13,540 births
Henri Boy
#1591 5,328 births
Henrik Boy
#919 4,224 births
Henery Boy
2,122 births
Compare Henderson side by side: Henderson vs Henry Henderson vs Hendrix Henderson vs Henri
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Henderson
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Henderson: #2078 Boys' Name - 4,293 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/henderson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Henderson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.