About the name Henry
Henry spent most of the twentieth century sounding like somebody's grandfather and then abruptly became one of the most fashionable names in the English-speaking world. Eight English kings gave it weight; the nickname Hank and the softer Harry give it room to breathe.
Henry is a boy name of Germanic origin, pronounced HEN-ree. On the NameRarity scale it scores 5 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2020s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Henry?
Henry sits at approximately #9 in recent US rankings. Roughly 6,310 people per million carry it — about 1 in 158. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 6.
Famous people named Henry
- Henry FordAmerican industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company
- Henry David ThoreauAmerican essayist and naturalist
Spellings and variants of Henry
Names similar to Henry
Etta
ETT-ah
Ruler of the home, estate
Bruno
BROO-noh
Brown
Frederick
FRED-rik
Peaceful ruler
Harriet
HAIR-ee-ut
Home ruler
Hugo
HYOO-goh
Mind, heart, spirit
Harvey
HAR-vee
Battle worthy, blazing iron
Hemant
hay-MAHNT
Early winter, the pre-winter season of the Hindu calendar
Hugh
HYOO
Mind, heart, spirit
Henry — frequently asked questions
What does the name Henry mean?
Henry means "Ruler of the home or estate". It is a name of Germanic origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Henry?
Henry is pronounced HEN-ree, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Henry?
Henry scores 5 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 158 people carry it — about 6,310 per million.
What is the numerology number for Henry?
Henry carries the expression number 7, known as The Seeker. Its soul urge number is 5 and its personality number is 11.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Henry?
The lucky number for Henry is 7 (with 16, 25, 34 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Violet. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Sapphire.
Is Henry a popular name?
Henry currently sits around rank #9 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.