Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Herndon
//ˈhɜrndən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19207 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
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Herndon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Herndon |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
Herndon through the decades
- Herndon peaked in 1920, when 17 babies were named Herndon in the US.
- The 1910s were Herndon's strongest decade, averaging 10 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1930–1955), use of Herndon has fallen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.