Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Henderson
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1918
Peak births
83
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Henderson
How many people are named Henderson?
An estimated 1,803 living Americans are named Henderson.
How rare is Henderson?
Henderson is uncommon among babies today, with 50 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 39.8% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Henderson?
The median age of a living American named Henderson is approximately 32 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 62 years old.
Is Henderson still popular?
Yes — Henderson is currently rising in popularity, with 50 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.1× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Henderson most common?
Henderson has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 5.3× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
39.8%
2025
50
All-time
4,293