Henri
Henri is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the home or estate.
Origin and history
Henri is the French form of the Germanic name Henry, composed of elements meaning home and ruler. While traditionally French, it has gained steady usage in the United States as a sophisticated alternative to Henry. Its popularity in the U.S. has seen a moderate increase in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
5,328 babies in the United States have been named Henri since 1880. It ranks #1676 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1247.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.4 %)
- NY (22.2 %)
- MA (10.3 %)
- TX (9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 8 |
| 1900-1910 | 29 |
| 1910-1920 | 217 |
| 1920-1930 | 309 |
| 1930-1940 | 269 |
| 1940-1950 | 269 |
| 1950-1960 | 360 |
| 1960-1970 | 334 |
| 1970-1980 | 289 |
| 1980-1990 | 317 |
| 1990-2000 | 449 |
| 2000-2010 | 701 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,031 |
| 2020-2029 | 727 |
Famous people named Henri
- Henri Matisse: Painter, Sculptor
- Henri Cartier-Bresson: Photographer
- Henri Becquerel: Physicist, Nobel Laureate
Nicknames
Hank, Henny
Fun facts
- Henri was borne by four Kings of France, including Henri IV, one of France's most popular monarchs.
- The name derives from the Old High German name Heimirich, combining heim (home) and ric (power or ruler).