How Many People Are Named Henry?
761,424
people in the United States are named Henry
1 in 439 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#74
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2273%
Of US population
Peak Year
2024
11,561 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
HEN-ree
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Germanic name Heimirich which meant "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and ric "power, ruler". It was later commonly spelled Heinrich, with the spelling altered due to the influence of other Germanic names like Haganrich, in which the first element is hagan "enclosure".... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 67.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
57,082
California
48,633
Texas
44,974
Pennsylvania
33,897
Illinois
31,444
Georgia
30,522
North Carolina
25,717
Alabama
21,766
Ohio
21,732
Massachusetts
21,585
💡 Fun Facts About "Henry"
- 11,561 babies were named Henry in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2024
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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