Henny Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationHEN-ee / /ˈhɛni/Dutch; English
Meaning
Dutch: ruler of the home; English: diminutive of Henrietta
Historical & Cultural Background
Henny is often considered a diminutive form of Henrietta, which has roots in the Germanic name Heinrich. In Dutch culture, Henny can stand alone as a given name. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting a blend of influences.
Trend Summary
Henny has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased interest.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hen
- Hennie
International Variants
- Henriette (French)
- Henrietta (English)
Famous people named Henny
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Fictional characters named Henny
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Henny was first seen in the United States in 1970. Henny has ranked as high as #1302 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Henny has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Henny (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 37 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 55 |