Henrik Boy

Popularity: #674 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHEN-rik / /ˈhɛn.rɪk/

Scandinavian; Germanic

Meaning

Ruler of the home; estate ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Henrik is a name of Scandinavian and Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name 'Heimirich'. It has been popular in various European countries, particularly in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The name has royal connotations, often associated with kings and nobility throughout history.

Trend Summary

Henrik has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains more popular in Scandinavian countries.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Henric
  • Henrike

International Variants

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

Famous people named Henrik

Henrik Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright known for his influential works in modern drama.

Henrik Lundqvist is a Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the New York Rangers.

Henrik Stenson is a Swedish professional golfer who has won multiple tournaments, including The Open Championship.

Henrik Sedin is a retired Swedish ice hockey player who played for the Vancouver Canucks.

Fictional characters named Henrik

Henrik Vanger is a character in Stieg Larsson's 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', known for his role in the mystery surrounding his family's past.

Henrik is a character in the video game 'The Last Guardian', serving as a companion to the protagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Henrik was first seen in the United States in 1935. Henrik has ranked as high as #1068 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Michigan, California, New York, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Henrik has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Henrik (2024)

StateBirthsShare
MI 34
18%
MN 31
16%
CA 17
9%
WA 14
7%
WI 14
7%
NY 11
6%
UT 9
5%
FL 7
4%
OH 7
4%
GA 7
4%
NC 7
4%
IL 6
3%
TX 6
3%
MO 6
3%
OR 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19355
19605
19616
19637
19678
19696
19709
19765
19778
19805
19846
19875
199011
19929
19938
199412
199516
19969
199713
199820
199922
200020
200116
200226
200324
200432
200534
200643
200767
200883
2009102
201094
2011111
2012140
2013176
2014253
2015267
2016269
2017284
2018313
2019233
2020252
2021260
2022248
2023224
2024252