How Many People Are Named Henson?
Complete statistics for the name Henson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Henson is a very rare name, predominantly used for boys, with only 438 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 753,593 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a whopping 73% of those named Henson being under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and communication.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 528 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Henson Through the Generations
Henson has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 33 births. The name's current demographic skews young, with 387 individuals under 30, 47 between 30 and 60, and 94 over 60, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. This trend suggests that Henson is likely to continue growing in usage among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Henson's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Henson
How Many People Have the Name Henson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 45,780 people in the United States currently share the name Henson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,240 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Henson a Common or Rare Name?
Henson is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Henson Mean?
Henson means "English occupational surname (one who handles)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Henson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Henson Most Popular?
The name Henson reached peak popularity in 2015, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Henson?
Approximately 45,780 people named Henson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 45,780. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,240 Americans.
Is Henson a rare name?
Henson is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,240 Americans has this name.
What does the name Henson mean?
Henson means "English occupational surname (one who handles)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Henson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Henson are male and 0% are female.
When was Henson most popular?
Henson peaked in 2015 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.