Son of Henry
An English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Henry'. The root name Henry is derived from the Germanic name Heimerich, which combines the elements for 'home' and 'ruler'.
Less common today
Henson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,375 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Creator of the Muppets and puppeteer
Country music singer known for 'Skip a Rope'
American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary to the North Pole
