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Henry
Henry is a Germanic name meaning 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler.' It conveys strength, stability, and leadership, often associated with a sense of responsibility and care for those around.
Key Stats
| Total births | 773,564 |
| Gender | Male (90% / 10%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%GA — 21%MS — 20%LA — 19%AL — 19%
Notable People
Henry Ford (Founder of Ford Motor Company) · Henry VIII (King of England) · Henry David Thoreau (Transcendentalist author) · Henry Cavill (Actor, *Superman*) · Henry Rollins (Musician and actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HankHarry
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