Henry
Henry is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the home or estate.
Origin and history
Henry is traditionally a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'estate ruler'. Though historically rare for females in the U.S., it has seen minor, contemporary use as a unisex or crossover choice. It remains an enduring classic in American name history.
Popularity in the United States
4,619 babies in the United States have been named Henry since 1880. It ranks #2571 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2018.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.3 %)
- GA (15.5 %)
- MS (13.8 %)
- AL (9.4 %)
- LA (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 150 |
| 1890-1900 | 187 |
| 1900-1910 | 198 |
| 1910-1920 | 600 |
| 1920-1930 | 922 |
| 1930-1940 | 643 |
| 1940-1950 | 501 |
| 1950-1960 | 361 |
| 1960-1970 | 286 |
| 1970-1980 | 220 |
| 1980-1990 | 189 |
| 1990-2000 | 96 |
| 2000-2010 | 81 |
| 2010-2019 | 102 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Nicknames
Hank, Henny
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, combining elements for home and ruler.
- While historically masculine, Henry has seen occasional usage for girls in the United States.