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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Henry — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Henrry|Henryk
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Henry

HEN-ree · 2 syllables

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Boy
#6
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #7710 · ↑↑ Surging

#6
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 82
Peak rank
#6 in 2024
5yr change
+2 ranks
Birth frequency
32.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
72% boy · 28% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6 · Stable since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Henry

Popularity score: 82  ·  SSA Rank: #6

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+2 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
20
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicGermanicRoyalRegal2-syllableUnisexTraditionalStrongTimeless
Character
steady leadershipnoble characterquiet strengthearnest determination
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Henrys

dedicatedambitiousdeterminedintenseheroic
STRONG
High confidence

Henry is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #6 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +2 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6 · common
Henry at a Glance
Meaning:Estate ruler or home ruler. Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'home' and 'ruler,' historically borne by kings and nobility across Europe.
Language root:Old German · Old French
Peak rank:#6 in 2024
5yr change:+2 ranks
Sex usage:72% boy · 28% girl
Notable bearers
Henry VIII
King of England
Henry Ford
Industrialist, automobile pioneer
Henry James
Author
Henry Cavill
Actor
Similar Sound
HenryHarryHarvey◈HaroldHarrison
Similar Style
OliverWilliamBenjaminTheodoreCharlesEdward
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Sibling names that pair naturally with Henry
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Henry illustration
Name Intelligence
Henry · Overview
Summary

Henry is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #6 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 57/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Regal · Strong character
Henry carries a grounded, warm, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #6, you will likely encounter other Henrys. Consider whether that matters to you.
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henry.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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