Henry Boy

Popularity: #6 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

Sibling Suggestions

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 881
8%
TX 840
8%
NY 542
5%
OH 509
5%
FL 483
4%
PA 468
4%
IL 463
4%
MI 428
4%
NC 419
4%
VA 352
3%
GA 352
3%
MA 344
3%
MN 326
3%
MO 323
3%
TN 323
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18802,444
18812,339
18822,579
18832,383
18842,474
18852,406
18862,404
18872,228
18882,596
18892,286
18902,349
18912,049
18922,452
18932,162
18942,278
18952,221
18962,183
18971,994
18982,145
18991,831
19002,606
19011,870
19022,154
19031,922
19042,085
19052,126
19062,112
19072,203
19082,283
19092,411
19102,899
19113,167
19125,643
19136,391
19148,110
191510,138
191610,656
191710,696
191811,354
191910,613
192011,305
192111,411
192211,207
192311,067
192411,195
192510,618
19269,994
19279,871
19289,313
19298,571
19308,594
19317,805
19327,470
19336,726
19346,736
19356,855
19366,446
19376,668
19386,557
19396,561
19406,822
19417,164
19427,562
19437,631
19446,975
19456,604
19467,317
19477,808
19487,420
19497,183
19506,965
19517,118
19526,974
19536,663
19546,402
19556,188
19565,971
19575,734
19585,154
19595,063
19604,968
19614,621
19624,347
19634,181
19644,123
19653,802
19663,574
19673,333
19683,129
19693,057
19703,127
19712,949
19722,418
19732,358
19742,320
19752,090
19762,128
19772,135
19782,042
19791,948
19802,070
19812,186
19822,080
19831,953
19842,031
19852,069
19861,994
19872,088
19882,082
19892,174
19902,253
19912,260
19922,344
19932,484
19942,420
19952,544
19962,556
19972,656
19982,800
19992,927
20003,127
20013,206
20023,338
20033,483
20043,920
20054,185
20064,674
20075,123
20085,787
20095,899
20106,406
20117,234
20128,075
20138,883
20149,442
201510,184
201610,389
201710,480
201810,712
201910,766
202010,789
202111,367
202211,270
202310,988
202411,547