Henry
Henry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ · [ˈhɛn.ɹʷɪi̯]
Meaning and origin of Henry
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular in England since the Middle Ages.
Etymology
From Middle English Henry, from Old French (and Anglo-Norman) Henri, from Frankish *Haimrik, from Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks. Cognate with German Heinrich, Dutch Hendrik, Estonian Hendrik, and Old Norse Heimríkr (Danish Henrik).
How popular is Henry?
Since 1880, 4,619 girls and 768,945 boys in the U.S. have been named Henry (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #451 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #5 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #5 for boys, with 12,040 babies given the name.
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Henry FAQ
What does the name Henry mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular in England since the Middle Ages. From Middle English Henry, from Old French (and Anglo-Norman) Henri, from Frankish *Haimrik, from Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks. Cognate with German Heinrich, Dutch Hendrik, Estonian Hendrik, and Old Norse Heimríkr (Danish Henrik).
What is the origin of the name Henry?
Henry is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Henry?
Since 1880, 4,619 girls and 768,945 boys in the U.S. have been named Henry (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #451 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #5 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #5 for boys, with 12,040 babies given the name.
Is Henry a boy or girl name?
Henry is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,619 girls and 768,945 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.