Henson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHEN-sun / /ˈhɛn.sən/English; Scandinavian
Meaning
Son of Henry; Son of Henn
Historical & Cultural Background
Henson is derived from the surname Henryson, meaning 'son of Henry.' The name Henry has Germanic roots, meaning 'home ruler.' Henson has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It reflects a trend of using surnames as first names.
Trend Summary
Henson has seen a modest rise in popularity as a given name in recent years.
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Famous people named Henson
Henson Cargill was an American country music singer known for his hit songs in the 1960s.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Henson was first seen in the United States in 1916. Henson has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Henson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Henson (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 19 |