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Henry

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Meaning

"Home Ruler"

From Germanic elements for home and rule, it was borne by multiple English kings and remains a staple in European naming.

Popularity History of Henry

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#7710Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#7710

Henry was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+2905

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Henry Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Henry.

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Harry
Nickname
Hank
Nickname

Famous Henrys

  • K
    King Henry VIII
    English king known for his six marriages and founding the Church of England
  • H
    Henry Ford
    American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company
  • H
    Henry David Thoreau
    American author of Walden and philosopher of civil disobedience

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters