Henry
Henry is a classic name of German origin, derived from 'Heimirich' meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.' It has been a royal name throughout European history, carried by numerous kings of England, France, and the Holy Roman Empire.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 12,287. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 7,235
- 2012: 8,075
- 2013: 8,885
- 2014: 9,442
- 2015: 10,186
- 2016: 10,390
- 2017: 10,482
- 2018: 10,714
- 2019: 10,768
- 2020: 10,793
- 2021: 11,370
- 2022: 11,272
- 2023: 10,996
- 2024: 11,596
- 2025: 12,020
- 2026 (projected): 12,287
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong historical and royal associations give it timeless appeal
- •Works well across all ages from baby to adulthood
- •The nickname 'Hank' offers a more casual alternative
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Henry Ford
Automobile industry pioneer and founder of Ford Motor Company
Henry Cavill
Actor known for Superman and The Witcher
Henry VIII
King of England from 1509 to 1547
Henry David Thoreau
Philosopher and author of 'Walden'
Statistics
768,945
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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