Henri Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationahn-REE / ɑ̃ʁiFrench; 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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 18 | |
NY | 10 | |
FL | 8 | |
TX | 7 | |
NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1885 | 5 |
1887 | 6 |
1888 | 8 |
1896 | 8 |
1900 | 5 |
1905 | 5 |
1906 | 7 |
1907 | 6 |
1909 | 6 |
1911 | 14 |
1912 | 16 |
1913 | 17 |
1914 | 18 |
1915 | 25 |
1916 | 31 |
1917 | 31 |
1918 | 37 |
1919 | 28 |
1920 | 32 |
1921 | 30 |
1922 | 23 |
1923 | 28 |
1924 | 32 |
1925 | 29 |
1926 | 37 |
1927 | 29 |
1928 | 36 |
1929 | 33 |
1930 | 39 |
1931 | 33 |
1932 | 24 |
1933 | 24 |
1934 | 35 |
1935 | 24 |
1936 | 19 |
1937 | 20 |
1938 | 29 |
1939 | 22 |
1940 | 25 |
1941 | 24 |
1942 | 30 |
1943 | 32 |
1944 | 25 |
1945 | 26 |
1946 | 32 |
1947 | 25 |
1948 | 27 |
1949 | 23 |
1950 | 46 |
1951 | 33 |
1952 | 31 |
1953 | 39 |
1954 | 41 |
1955 | 33 |
1956 | 46 |
1957 | 32 |
1958 | 34 |
1959 | 25 |
1960 | 42 |
1961 | 39 |
1962 | 26 |
1963 | 42 |
1964 | 30 |
1965 | 32 |
1966 | 38 |
1967 | 39 |
1968 | 21 |
1969 | 26 |
1970 | 37 |
1971 | 32 |
1972 | 27 |
1973 | 32 |
1974 | 32 |
1975 | 24 |
1976 | 20 |
1977 | 29 |
1978 | 21 |
1979 | 35 |
1980 | 34 |
1981 | 28 |
1982 | 28 |
1983 | 30 |
1984 | 31 |
1985 | 34 |
1986 | 28 |
1987 | 31 |
1988 | 31 |
1989 | 42 |
1990 | 32 |
1991 | 35 |
1992 | 37 |
1993 | 46 |
1994 | 39 |
1995 | 35 |
1996 | 52 |
1997 | 61 |
1998 | 61 |
1999 | 51 |
2000 | 49 |
2001 | 59 |
2002 | 62 |
2003 | 66 |
2004 | 77 |
2005 | 68 |
2006 | 75 |
2007 | 73 |
2008 | 81 |
2009 | 91 |
2010 | 65 |
2011 | 96 |
2012 | 91 |
2013 | 95 |
2014 | 98 |
2015 | 104 |
2016 | 120 |
2017 | 113 |
2018 | 118 |
2019 | 131 |
2020 | 103 |
2021 | 149 |
2022 | 143 |
2023 | 129 |
2024 | 108 |