Henon
A masculine name of French origin meaning "gate".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Henon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Henon today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Henon births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Henon. 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 Henon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,842
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Henon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Henon 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 Henon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Henon
The given name Henon has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the region of the Levant and Mesopotamia. It is believed to be derived from the Phoenician word "ḥenon," which means "favor" or "grace." This name was likely in use as early as the first millennium BCE among the Phoenician and Canaanite civilizations that flourished in the eastern Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Henon can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it appears as the name of a place near Salim, mentioned in the Gospel of John. In this context, the name is often interpreted as "place of grace" or "gracious place," reflecting its Phoenician origins.
During the Byzantine period, the name Henon was occasionally used by Greek-speaking Christians living in the Middle East. One notable figure from this era was Henon of Gaza, a Christian monk and philosopher who lived in the late 5th century CE. He was known for his teachings on Christian asceticism and his commentaries on the works of Aristotle.
In the medieval Islamic world, the name Henon was sometimes adopted by Arab scholars and philosophers as a translation or adaptation of the Greek name "Charis," meaning "grace" or "favor." One such individual was Henon al-Razi, a prominent physician and philosopher from the 9th century CE, who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, the name Henon gained some popularity in Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure was Henon de Chavigny, a French diplomat and statesman from the 17th century, who served as the ambassador of France to various European courts.
In the modern era, the name Henon has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been used by a few notable individuals. One example is Henon Graddick, an American politician and lawyer who served as the Attorney General of Alabama in the early 20th century, from 1927 to 1935.
While the name Henon has ancient roots and a rich history, it has never achieved widespread popularity or usage. However, its connections to the concepts of grace, favor, and philosophical wisdom have given it a distinctive and meaningful presence throughout various cultures and time periods.
People
Henon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Henon 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
Henon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Henon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Henon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Henon a common name?
We classify Henon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Henon most popular?
The single biggest year for Henon was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Henon is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Henon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Henon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Henon 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.
Is Henon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Henon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Henon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Henon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.