Henri Unisex

Popularity: #816 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationahn-REE / ɑ̃ʁi

French; Germanic

Meaning

Ruler of the home; estate ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Henri is a French variant of the name Henry, which has Germanic roots. The name has been borne by numerous kings and historical figures in France and other countries. It has been popular in various cultures, often associated with nobility and leadership. The name has also been used in literature and art throughout history.

Trend Summary

Henri has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in urban areas.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Henry
  • Henrique
  • Henrietta

International Variants

  • Enrico (Italian)
  • Heinrich (German)
  • Henri (French)
  • Henrique (Portuguese)

Famous people named Henri

Henri Matisse was a French artist known for his contributions to modern art and color theory.

Henri IV of France was a king known for his role in ending the French Wars of Religion.

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French photographer considered a pioneer of photojournalism.

Henri Poincaré was a French mathematician and physicist known for his work in topology and dynamical systems.

Fictional characters named Henri

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is a character in the animated film 'The Triplets of Belleville' known for his artistic talents.

Henri is a character in the children's book series 'Madeline' who is a kind-hearted boy living in Paris.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Henri was first seen in the United States in 1885. Henri has ranked as high as #1214 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Henri has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Henri (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 18
38%
NY 10
21%
FL 8
17%
TX 7
15%
NC 5
10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18855
18876
18888
18968
19005
19055
19067
19076
19096
191114
191216
191317
191418
191525
191631
191731
191837
191928
192032
192130
192223
192328
192432
192529
192637
192729
192836
192933
193039
193133
193224
193324
193435
193524
193619
193720
193829
193922
194025
194124
194230
194332
194425
194526
194632
194725
194827
194923
195046
195133
195231
195339
195441
195533
195646
195732
195834
195925
196042
196139
196226
196342
196430
196532
196638
196739
196821
196926
197037
197132
197227
197332
197432
197524
197620
197729
197821
197935
198034
198128
198228
198330
198431
198534
198628
198731
198831
198942
199032
199135
199237
199346
199439
199535
199652
199761
199861
199951
200049
200159
200262
200366
200477
200568
200675
200773
200881
200991
201065
201196
201291
201395
201498
2015104
2016120
2017113
2018118
2019131
2020103
2021149
2022143
2023129
2024108