Henderson
Meaning
“Scottish surname meaning 'son of Henry'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Henderson peaked in the 2020s.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
1,934 people · the #5,224 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 100,000 · median age 18
Among people named Henderson living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 2010s than in any other decade.
The census also counted 145 born between 2020 and August 2022, too recent a span to chart.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Henderson
People given the name Henderson in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 2019. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Henderson deep dive
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