Henrik
Henrik is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or ruler of the estate.
Origin and history
Henrik is a Germanic name widely used in Scandinavian, Hungarian, and Slavic traditions as a variant of Henry. It derives from the ancient Germanic name Heimirich, which combines elements meaning home and ruler. The name has experienced a rise in usage in the United States as a fresh alternative to traditional classics.
Popularity in the United States
4,224 babies in the United States have been named Henrik since 1880. It ranks #1928 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #878.
States where it is most popular
- MN (19.3 %)
- MI (15.7 %)
- CA (11 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- WI (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 447 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,140 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,442 |
Famous people named Henrik
- Henrik Ibsen: Playwright, Poet
- Henrik Lundqvist: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
- Henrik Stenson: Athlete, Golfer
Nicknames
Hen, Rik
Fun facts
- Henrik serves as the primary Scandinavian equivalent of the English name Henry.
- A substantial portion of total U.S. births registered for Henrik have occurred in recent years.