Henry
Male name · ♻ Vintage
1,652
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Henry
Henry is of Germanic origin meaning 'ruler of the home,' borne by eight English kings. It was a top-10 name in the early 1900s and has surged back into the top 10 recently. Notable Henrys include Henry Ford and Henry David Thoreau.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 51,223 births |
| 1890s | 49,382 births |
| 1900s | 48,252 births |
| 1910s | 54,643 births |
| 1920s | 50,466 births |
| 1930s | 32,150 births |
| 1940s | 30,259 births |
| 1950s | 25,366 births |
| 1960s | 15,554 births |
| 1970s | 9,358 births |
| 1980s | 8,054 births |
| 1990s | 9,743 births |
| 2000s | 14,711 births |
| 2010s | 13,226 births |
| 2020s | 12,157 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Henry?
Henry has been given to 1,652 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 5,817 births that year.
Is Henry a boy or girl name?
Henry is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Henry most popular?
Henry was most popular in 1918, when 5,817 babies were given this name. The name has been making a comeback after years of decline.
How old is the name Henry?
Henry first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).