Henry Name Origin
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American (English) 40% -
British (English) 35%
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French (French) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Henry
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Henry is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Heimirich meaning 'home ruler'. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest and has been a common given name in English and French-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Henry each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).