Henry Boy
Origin(s)
Germanic; Old French; English
Meaning
Ruler of the home; estate ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Henry has roots in the Germanic name 'Heimirich', which means 'home ruler'. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest. Several kings of England bore the name, contributing to its historical significance. The name has remained consistently popular in various cultures over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Henry has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, ranking consistently within the top 50 names for boys in recent years.
Similar Names
Harry, Henryk, Harrison, Hendrik, Hector, Hugo, Harold, Harlan
Variants
- Henri
- Harry
- Hank
International Variants
- Enrico (Italian)
- Henri (French)
- Heinrich (German)
- Henrique (Portuguese)
Famous people named Henry
Henry Ford was an American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, known for revolutionizing assembly line production.
Henry VIII was King of England from 1509 to 1547, famous for his six marriages and significant role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church.
Henry James was an American-British author known for his novels and literary criticism, including 'The Portrait of a Lady'.
Henry David Thoreau was an American essayist and philosopher, best known for his book 'Walden' and his advocacy for civil disobedience.
Fictional characters named Henry
Henry Potter is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, known as a prominent wizard and member of the Weasley family.
Henry the Green Engine is a character in 'Thomas & Friends', known for his kind nature and ability to pull heavy loads.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Henry was first seen in the United States in 1880. Henry has ranked as high as #12 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Henry has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Henry (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 881 | |
TX | 840 | |
NY | 542 | |
OH | 509 | |
FL | 483 | |
PA | 468 | |
IL | 463 | |
MI | 428 | |
NC | 419 | |
VA | 352 | |
GA | 352 | |
MA | 344 | |
MN | 326 | |
MO | 323 | |
TN | 323 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 2,444 |
1881 | 2,339 |
1882 | 2,579 |
1883 | 2,383 |
1884 | 2,474 |
1885 | 2,406 |
1886 | 2,404 |
1887 | 2,228 |
1888 | 2,596 |
1889 | 2,286 |
1890 | 2,349 |
1891 | 2,049 |
1892 | 2,452 |
1893 | 2,162 |
1894 | 2,278 |
1895 | 2,221 |
1896 | 2,183 |
1897 | 1,994 |
1898 | 2,145 |
1899 | 1,831 |
1900 | 2,606 |
1901 | 1,870 |
1902 | 2,154 |
1903 | 1,922 |
1904 | 2,085 |
1905 | 2,126 |
1906 | 2,112 |
1907 | 2,203 |
1908 | 2,283 |
1909 | 2,411 |
1910 | 2,899 |
1911 | 3,167 |
1912 | 5,643 |
1913 | 6,391 |
1914 | 8,110 |
1915 | 10,138 |
1916 | 10,656 |
1917 | 10,696 |
1918 | 11,354 |
1919 | 10,613 |
1920 | 11,305 |
1921 | 11,411 |
1922 | 11,207 |
1923 | 11,067 |
1924 | 11,195 |
1925 | 10,618 |
1926 | 9,994 |
1927 | 9,871 |
1928 | 9,313 |
1929 | 8,571 |
1930 | 8,594 |
1931 | 7,805 |
1932 | 7,470 |
1933 | 6,726 |
1934 | 6,736 |
1935 | 6,855 |
1936 | 6,446 |
1937 | 6,668 |
1938 | 6,557 |
1939 | 6,561 |
1940 | 6,822 |
1941 | 7,164 |
1942 | 7,562 |
1943 | 7,631 |
1944 | 6,975 |
1945 | 6,604 |
1946 | 7,317 |
1947 | 7,808 |
1948 | 7,420 |
1949 | 7,183 |
1950 | 6,965 |
1951 | 7,118 |
1952 | 6,974 |
1953 | 6,663 |
1954 | 6,402 |
1955 | 6,188 |
1956 | 5,971 |
1957 | 5,734 |
1958 | 5,154 |
1959 | 5,063 |
1960 | 4,968 |
1961 | 4,621 |
1962 | 4,347 |
1963 | 4,181 |
1964 | 4,123 |
1965 | 3,802 |
1966 | 3,574 |
1967 | 3,333 |
1968 | 3,129 |
1969 | 3,057 |
1970 | 3,127 |
1971 | 2,949 |
1972 | 2,418 |
1973 | 2,358 |
1974 | 2,320 |
1975 | 2,090 |
1976 | 2,128 |
1977 | 2,135 |
1978 | 2,042 |
1979 | 1,948 |
1980 | 2,070 |
1981 | 2,186 |
1982 | 2,080 |
1983 | 1,953 |
1984 | 2,031 |
1985 | 2,069 |
1986 | 1,994 |
1987 | 2,088 |
1988 | 2,082 |
1989 | 2,174 |
1990 | 2,253 |
1991 | 2,260 |
1992 | 2,344 |
1993 | 2,484 |
1994 | 2,420 |
1995 | 2,544 |
1996 | 2,556 |
1997 | 2,656 |
1998 | 2,800 |
1999 | 2,927 |
2000 | 3,127 |
2001 | 3,206 |
2002 | 3,338 |
2003 | 3,483 |
2004 | 3,920 |
2005 | 4,185 |
2006 | 4,674 |
2007 | 5,123 |
2008 | 5,787 |
2009 | 5,899 |
2010 | 6,406 |
2011 | 7,234 |
2012 | 8,075 |
2013 | 8,883 |
2014 | 9,442 |
2015 | 10,184 |
2016 | 10,389 |
2017 | 10,480 |
2018 | 10,712 |
2019 | 10,766 |
2020 | 10,789 |
2021 | 11,367 |
2022 | 11,270 |
2023 | 10,988 |
2024 | 11,547 |