Hendon
A name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Old English words.
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Hendon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hendon today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hendon births was 2023 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hendon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hendon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
2023
32 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,581
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Hendon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hendon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hendon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 53 | 0 | 53 |
Geography
Where Hendons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hendon
The given name Hendon has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon language and can be traced back to the 7th century CE. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "henn" meaning "chicken" and "dun" meaning "hill" or "down." The name was likely given to individuals who lived near a particular hill or elevated area known for its chickens or poultry.
In the early medieval period, the name was primarily concentrated in the English counties of Hertfordshire and Middlesex, where the town of Hendon is located. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hendene" in reference to the settlement.
Throughout the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Hendun, Hendone, and Hendune. It is worth noting that the name Hendon was not exclusively used as a given name but was also adopted as a surname, particularly in the regions where it originated.
Historical records mention several notable individuals who bore the name Hendon. One of the earliest was Hendon de Croft, a 13th-century English nobleman and landowner from Hertfordshire. Another was Sir John Hendon, a 15th-century knight and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London.
In the 16th century, Hendon Knolles (1505-1568) was an English soldier and diplomat who served under King Henry VIII. He is known for his participation in the Battle of Flodden and his diplomatic missions to France and Germany.
Moving into the 17th century, Hendon Parsons (1597-1670) was an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Campton in Bedfordshire.
In more recent times, Hendon Chubb (1857-1928) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the given name Hendon, showcasing its longevity and prevalence, particularly in England and the surrounding areas.
People
Hendon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hendon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hendon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hendon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hendon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Hendon a common name?
We classify Hendon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hendon most popular?
The single biggest year for Hendon was 2023, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hendon is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hendon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hendon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.