At the high hill
Derived from Old English elements 'heah' meaning high and 'dun' meaning hill. It originally served as a topographic surname for families living near a prominent elevation, specifically associated with the Hendon district in London.
Less common today
Hendon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,628 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL quarterback for the Detroit Lions
Prominent 19th-century English insurance underwriter
