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Henry

The name Henry peaked for girls at #451 in 1882. Henry is also used for boys, ranking #5 in 2025.

The name Henry is a boy's name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".

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Henry is well and truly back in style. The classic returned to the Top 10 in the US in 2021 for the first time in over a century, and as of 2024, sits at Number 6. Like James and Theodore, Henry is a strong, traditional name that also manages to feel stylish and gentle.
 Henry was derived from the French Henri, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Heimrich, made up of the components heim, meaning "home" or "estate," and rich, meaning "ruler." The most famous bearer is Henry VIII of England, best known for having six wives—two of whom he beheaded for not bearing him sons. It's been used in the British royal family many times since, including for the current prince better known as Harry.
 
Other illustrious Henrys that might provide baby name inspiration include Henry David Thoreau, Henry (Hank) Aaron, Henry James, Henry Ford and Henry Miller. For lovers of literature, it appears in a number of classic novels including Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Henry Clerval) and Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray (Lord Henry Wotton). 
 Appealing international versions include Henri, Arrigo, Enrico, Enzio and Enrique, while those wanting something a bit more contemporary might like Hendrix, Endrick, and Henley.

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The name Henry is currently ranked #5 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #5 in 2025. The name is most popular in HENRY, HENRY, and HENRY. Henry is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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