Boy nameCurrently #6 in the USSteady
Henry
HEN-ree//ˈhɛnri//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
Home ruler
Henry comes from the Germanic 'haimirich', combining 'home' and 'ruler', and has been the name of eight English kings, giving it deep royal and historical weight. Its sturdy, timeless sound has made it a top choice again in the 2010s and 2020s.
Henry's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Henry |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,455 |
| 1881 | 2,352 |
| 1882 | 2,596 |
| 1883 | 2,395 |
| 1884 | 2,485 |
| 1885 | 2,425 |
| 1886 | 2,418 |
| 1887 | 2,238 |
| 1888 | 2,621 |
| 1889 | 2,304 |
| 1890 | 2,368 |
| 1891 | 2,071 |
| 1892 | 2,476 |
| 1893 | 2,186 |
| 1894 | 2,295 |
| 1895 | 2,236 |
| 1896 | 2,197 |
| 1897 | 2,009 |
| 1898 | 2,161 |
| 1899 | 1,852 |
| 1900 | 2,631 |
| 1901 | 1,887 |
| 1902 | 2,168 |
| 1903 | 1,940 |
| 1904 | 2,099 |
| 1905 | 2,145 |
| 1906 | 2,135 |
| 1907 | 2,217 |
| 1908 | 2,310 |
| 1909 | 2,438 |
| 1910 | 2,927 |
| 1911 | 3,197 |
| 1912 | 5,673 |
| 1913 | 6,427 |
| 1914 | 8,169 |
| 1915 | 10,210 |
| 1916 | 10,738 |
| 1917 | 10,776 |
| 1918 | 11,441 |
| 1919 | 10,709 |
| 1920 | 11,371 |
| 1921 | 11,508 |
| 1922 | 11,287 |
| 1923 | 11,148 |
| 1924 | 11,291 |
| 1925 | 10,728 |
| 1926 | 10,100 |
| 1927 | 9,976 |
| 1928 | 9,394 |
| 1929 | 8,671 |
| 1930 | 8,690 |
| 1931 | 7,887 |
| 1932 | 7,538 |
| 1933 | 6,778 |
| 1934 | 6,796 |
| 1935 | 6,917 |
| 1936 | 6,499 |
| 1937 | 6,737 |
| 1938 | 6,610 |
| 1939 | 6,609 |
| 1940 | 6,877 |
| 1941 | 7,230 |
| 1942 | 7,627 |
| 1943 | 7,678 |
| 1944 | 7,024 |
| 1945 | 6,651 |
| 1946 | 7,356 |
| 1947 | 7,854 |
| 1948 | 7,473 |
| 1949 | 7,217 |
| 1950 | 6,999 |
| 1951 | 7,154 |
| 1952 | 7,008 |
| 1953 | 6,704 |
| 1954 | 6,443 |
| 1955 | 6,224 |
| 1956 | 6,009 |
| 1957 | 5,770 |
| 1958 | 5,183 |
| 1959 | 5,099 |
| 1960 | 5,007 |
| 1961 | 4,665 |
| 1962 | 4,374 |
| 1963 | 4,208 |
| 1964 | 4,146 |
| 1965 | 3,826 |
| 1966 | 3,603 |
| 1967 | 3,358 |
| 1968 | 3,155 |
| 1969 | 3,079 |
| 1970 | 3,152 |
| 1971 | 2,969 |
| 1972 | 2,445 |
| 1973 | 2,379 |
| 1974 | 2,351 |
| 1975 | 2,115 |
| 1976 | 2,151 |
| 1977 | 2,150 |
| 1978 | 2,058 |
| 1979 | 1,965 |
| 1980 | 2,090 |
| 1981 | 2,208 |
| 1982 | 2,096 |
| 1983 | 1,980 |
| 1984 | 2,048 |
| 1985 | 2,084 |
| 1986 | 2,017 |
| 1987 | 2,106 |
| 1988 | 2,097 |
| 1989 | 2,190 |
| 1990 | 2,272 |
| 1991 | 2,272 |
| 1992 | 2,353 |
| 1993 | 2,499 |
| 1994 | 2,427 |
| 1995 | 2,549 |
| 1996 | 2,566 |
| 1997 | 2,663 |
| 1998 | 2,805 |
| 1999 | 2,934 |
| 2000 | 3,133 |
| 2001 | 3,214 |
| 2002 | 3,338 |
| 2003 | 3,490 |
| 2004 | 3,937 |
| 2005 | 4,199 |
| 2006 | 4,681 |
| 2007 | 5,128 |
| 2008 | 5,796 |
| 2009 | 5,907 |
| 2010 | 6,414 |
| 2011 | 7,241 |
| 2012 | 8,085 |
| 2013 | 8,892 |
| 2014 | 9,452 |
| 2015 | 10,194 |
| 2016 | 10,401 |
| 2017 | 10,491 |
| 2018 | 10,728 |
| 2019 | 10,775 |
| 2020 | 10,802 |
| 2021 | 11,382 |
| 2022 | 11,282 |
| 2023 | 10,997 |
| 2024 | 11,561 |
Henry through the decades
- Henry peaked in 2024, when 11,561 babies were named Henry in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Henry has risen 65% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Henry currently ranks #6 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
HankHarry
Variants & spellings
HenriEnrique
Famous people named Henry
- Henry VIII — English king