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How Rare Is the Name Henry?
Henry is a deep-rooted classic. It ranks 74th of all time in U.S. records, with about 1 in 489 people sharing it, which puts it in the Common tier. It was most popular in the 1920s. Here is the full picture, decade by decade, plus a card you can save and share.
- Rarity
- 1 in 489
- Tier
- Common
- U.S. rank
- 74th
- Share of people
- 0.205%
- People named
- 761,424
- Most popular
- the 1920s
Based on U.S. births recorded by the Social Security Administration, 1880 to 2024. Figures describe recorded names, not people alive today.
About the name Henry
Henry comes from the Germanic Haimirich, meaning 'home ruler.' Eight English kings carried it, and after a mid-century dip it climbed back into heavy use during the 2010s and 2020s revival of vintage boy names.
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Frequently asked questions
- How rare is the name Henry?
- Henry is in the Common tier. About 1 in 489 people share it, which is 0.205% of all recorded U.S. names, and it ranks 74th of all time. In total 761,424 Americans have been given the name since 1880.
- Is Henry a rare name?
- No. Henry is a well-known name rather than a rare one. It is in the Common tier, ranked 74th of all time, with about 1 in 489 people sharing it.
- How common is the name Henry?
- About 1 in 489 people in U.S. records share the name Henry, which is 0.205% of all recorded names and 74th of all time. That places it in the Common tier.
- Is Henry a boy or girl name?
- In the records, Henry is given almost entirely to boys. Of 761,424 people with the name, 4,599 were girls and 756,825 were boys.
- When was the name Henry most popular?
- Henry peaked in the 1920s. The bars on the card show its popularity for every decade from 1880 to 2024.