Henery
Henery is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or ruler of the estate.
Origin and history
Henery is an archaic variant or phonetic spelling of the classic name Henry, derived from the Germanic name Karl/Heimirich elements meaning 'home ruler'. While Henry remains an enduringly popular classic, Henery was primarily used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S. and has since become extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,122 babies in the United States have been named Henery since 1880. It ranks #2801 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.1 %)
- AL (17.5 %)
- GA (17.5 %)
- NC (11.7 %)
- MS (10.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 124 |
| 1890-1900 | 91 |
| 1900-1910 | 137 |
| 1910-1920 | 286 |
| 1920-1930 | 461 |
| 1930-1940 | 367 |
| 1940-1950 | 233 |
| 1950-1960 | 154 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Hank, Hal, Harry
Fun facts
- Henery represents a phonetic spelling reflecting the three-syllable pronunciation historically given to Henry in certain English dialects.
- The name is widely recognized from the classic 1965 pop song 'I'm Henery the Eighth, I Am' by Herman's Hermits.