Henry
hen-ree
US Popularity:14
Origin:German
Meaning:house ruler
We know that your little one will be the king of your castle, so why not give them a name to honor their rightful place in your home? The German boy’s name Henry means “house ruler.” This name receives its meaning from the old German name Heimeric in which Heim means “home” and Ric means “ruler.” From kings, industrialists, and celebrities, this name has been given to many influential people throughout the years, giving baby Henry plenty of people to look up to!
Famous People Named Henry
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- HenryQueen Mary and King George V
- Henry CavillActor
- Henry David ThoreauPhilosopher
- Henry ManciniComposer
- Henry RollinsSinger
- Henry WinklerActor
Common Nicknames for Henry
When it comes to nicknames, one word comes to mind—cute! And that’s exactly what baby will be. So why not choose an adorable nickname to remind them just how loved they are? Find cool and fun nicknames for little Henry below.
How Popular Is The Name Henry?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Henry is currently #42 on The Bump
Boy:Henry is currently #24 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Henry is currently #14 in U.S. births
Boy:Henry is currently #8 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#8
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Henry December 2022
Ancestry, Henry Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Henry
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