Henry
5 countries#5 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Henry was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
773,564 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #5 · peaked in 2025 with 12,040 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
60,335 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #52 · peaked in 2015 with 3,701 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
57,703 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #10 · peaked in 2015 with 3,581 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11,918 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #523 · peaked in 1920 with 225 births
Most common in: Paris, La Réunion, Nord, Rhône, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,671 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #88 · peaked in 2016 with 72 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
961 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #24 · peaked in 2023 with 70 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Henry’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #95 | — |
| 2007 | #90 | ↑5 |
| 2008 | #78 | ↑12 |
| 2009 | #71 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #67 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #57 | ↑10 |
| 2012 | #44 | ↑13 |
| 2013 | #37 | ↑7 |
| 2014 | #33 | ↑4 |
| 2015 | #29 | ↑4 |
| 2016 | #22 | ↑7 |
| 2017 | #19 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #16 | ↑3 |
| 2019 | #13 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #9 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #9 | — |
| 2022 | #7 | ↑2 |
| 2023 | #8 | ↓1 |
| 2024 | #6 | ↑2 |
| 2025 | #5 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Henry
Is Henry a popular name?
Yes — Henry currently ranks #5 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Henry more common for boys or girls?
Henry is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Henry most popular?
Henry peaked in 2025 in United States, with 12,040 recorded births that year.
Is Henry rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Henry’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9 in 1880 to #5 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Henry?
At least 845,817 babies have been recorded with the name Henry across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Henry popular in more than one country?
Yes — Henry appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Henry?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Henry include Oliver, Theodore, James, Elijah.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Henry in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.