US Popularity:6048
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):Celtic
Meaning:Son of Henry
Stemming from an Old Scottish surname meaning “son of Henry,” the masculine name Henderson is full of sophistication and charm. As a surname, Henderson came from the given name Hendry or Hendrie, which is the Scottish form of the popular moniker Henry. Unsurprisingly, Henderson is most prevalent in Scotland and is also known as MacEanraig in Scottish Gaelic. If you’re looking for a name to honor baby’s Celtic heritage, Henderson might be the perfect choice!

Famous People Named Henderson

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  • Rickey Henderson
    Baseball Player

Henderson Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Henderson is currently #6048 in U.S. births
Boy:Henderson is currently #2806 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2806
in 2023
- 799
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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