Henry Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Henry is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Henry?
Henry is spelled H-E-N-R-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Henry at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Henry means “home ruler.”
- Origin
- Henry derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning “home” and “ruler.”
- Pronunciation
- HEN-ree · 2 syllables
Henry Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,917
Recorded Births20
Rank#5
Recorded Births12,020
- Girls usage rose 1,677 places to #5,917 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1 place to #5 and recorded 424 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Henry Mean?
Henry means “home ruler.”
Origin: Henry derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning “home” and “ruler.”
How Do You Pronounce Henry?
PronunciationHEN-ree
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Henry?
- History
- Henry has been a common royal and aristocratic name in Europe since the Middle Ages.
Henry Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 20 | #5,917 |
| 2025 | Boys | 12,020 | #5 |
| 2024 | Girls | 14 | #7,594 |
| 2024 | Boys | 11,596 | #6 |
| 2023 | Girls | 9 | #10,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 10,996 | #8 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2022 | Boys | 11,272 | #7 |
| 2021 | Girls | 15 | #7,250 |
| 2021 | Boys | 11,370 | #9 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13 | #7,969 |
| 2020 | Boys | 10,793 | #9 |
| 2019 | Girls | 9 | #10,473 |
| 2019 | Boys | 10,768 | #13 |
| 2018 | Girls | 16 | #7,100 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10,714 | #16 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10,482 | #19 |
| 2016 | Girls | 12 | #8,875 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10,390 | #22 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10,186 | #29 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9,442 | #33 |
When Was Henry Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
12,020 recorded births
National rank #5
2024 · Boys
11,596 recorded births
National rank #6
1921 · Boys
11,411 recorded births
National rank #17
2021 · Boys
11,370 recorded births
National rank #9
Where Henry Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #2 | 313 |
| NH | #2 | 77 |
| MT | #2 | 58 |
| ND | #2 | 49 |
| MA | #3 | 372 |
| MO | #3 | 327 |
| WI | #3 | 307 |
| IA | #3 | 176 |