Herndon

Q: How popular is the name Herndon?

Herndon is ranked #15741 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ h-ERND-uhn ]

Boy Name #15,741 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Herndon is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-ERND-uhn.

Parents who love the name Herndon often also consider Cailo, Darlene, Blanch .

Popularity Over Time

#15,741

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,741
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Hernan #2182

Nicknames

Her Hey Herie Hernie

Middle Name Ideas

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Herndon Adriel

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Herndon Brooks

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Herndon Dominic

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Herndon Charles

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Herndon Damian

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Herndon Andrew

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Herndon Jayden

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Herndon Diego

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Herndon Bennett

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Herndon Angel

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Adoniram Boy Hebrew Fenwick Boy Old English Blanch Boy Old French blanc Cailo Boy Welsh / Latin Gaius Dodd Boy Anglo-Saxon Hannah Boy Hebrew Darlene Boy Old English via American creation Macey Boy Old French mace

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herndon

Is Herndon a boy or girl name?

Herndon is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Herndon?

Herndon is pronounced h-ERND-uhn.

How popular is the name Herndon?

Herndon is currently ranked #15741 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Herndon?

Common nicknames for Herndon include Her, Hey, Herie, and Hernie.

Is Herndon a common or rare name?

Herndon is an uncommon name, ranked #15741 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Herndon

Herndon is a boy name .

Herndon is currently ranked #15,741 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Herndon include Her, Hey, Herie, and Hernie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Herndon include Hernan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.