gender neutral
Henry
ruler of the home
About Henry
Henry brings unexpected versatility to the contemporary girl's name landscape.
This sophisticated crossover choice demonstrates confident parenting and forward-thinking style.
Girls named Henry often develop remarkable self-assurance and adaptability, comfortable navigating diverse social environments.
The name's strong historical foundations provide gravitas while its unexpected application for a daughter feels thoroughly modern.
Henry creates a perfect juxtaposition when paired with feminine middle names or more traditional surnames.
Popularity of the Name Henry
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #530 |
| 1881 | #475 |
| 1882 | #451 |
| 1883 | #568 |
| 1884 | #657 |
| 1885 | #492 |
| 1886 | #620 |
| 1887 | #761 |
| 1888 | #506 |
| 1889 | #609 |
| 1890 | #608 |
| 1891 | #564 |
| 1892 | #570 |
| 1893 | #585 |
| 1894 | #728 |
| 1895 | #838 |
| 1896 | #884 |
| 1897 | #840 |
| 1898 | #861 |
| 1899 | #690 |
| 1900 | #735 |
| 1901 | #808 |
| 1902 | #950 |
| 1903 | #824 |
| 1904 | #975 |
| 1905 | #858 |
| 1906 | #769 |
| 1908 | #750 |
| 1909 | #779 |
| 1910 | #818 |
| 1911 | #793 |
| 1912 | #930 |
| 1913 | #889 |
| 1914 | #753 |
| 1915 | #779 |
| 1916 | #755 |
| 1917 | #773 |
| 1918 | #767 |
| 1919 | #713 |
| 1920 | #897 |
| 1921 | #745 |
| 1922 | #819 |
| 1923 | #814 |
| 1924 | #763 |
| 1925 | #706 |
| 1926 | #706 |
| 1927 | #706 |
| 1928 | #796 |
| 1929 | #700 |
| 1930 | #708 |
| 1931 | #744 |
| 1932 | #836 |
| 1933 | #952 |
| 1934 | #881 |
| 1935 | #877 |
| 1936 | #945 |
| 1937 | #825 |
| 1938 | #980 |
| 1940 | #966 |
| 1941 | #904 |
| 1942 | #977 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Henry
Names Similar to Henry
Nicknames for Henry
- Henny
- Hank
- Hen
- Ree
