Heinz Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHYNZ / /haɪnz/German; Hebrew
Meaning
German: ruler of the home; Hebrew: gift of God
Historical & Cultural Background
Heinz is a diminutive of Heinrich, which has roots in Germanic languages. The name has been popular in Germany and among German-speaking communities. It gained recognition in the United States, particularly due to the Heinz food company founded by Henry John Heinz in the late 19th century. The name is often associated with strength and leadership.
Trend Summary
Heinz has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in German-American communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hein
- Heinrich
International Variants
- Henri (French)
- Enrico (Italian)
- Heinrich (German)
Famous people named Heinz
Heinz Guderian was a German general known for his role in World War II and his contributions to armored warfare.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is a fictional character from the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb', known for his comedic villainy.
Heinz Ketchup is a brand associated with the food industry, founded by Henry John Heinz.
Heinz Rühmann was a popular German actor known for his roles in films during the 20th century.
Fictional characters named Heinz
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is a character from 'Phineas and Ferb', known for his humorous inventions.
Heinz the Cat is a character from the children's book series 'Heinz the Cat', known for his adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Heinz was first seen in the United States in 1915. Heinz has ranked as high as #860 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in New York, and Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Heinz has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Heinz (1960)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 34 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 21 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |