Henry
boy name#5 in 2025Henry entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #5 in 2025, ranks #5 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5
rank today
#5
peak (2025)
12,020
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #9 |
| 1890s | #10 |
| 1900s | #11 |
| 1910s | #13 |
| 1920s | #19 |
| 1930s | #26 |
| 1940s | #37 |
| 1950s | #63 |
| 1960s | #93 |
| 1970s | #120 |
| 1980s | #136 |
| 1990s | #138 |
| 2000s | #102 |
| 2010s | #34 |
| 2020s | #7 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Henry has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 393,000 people named Henry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Henry alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Henry in 2025?
- Henry ranks #5 among US boy names in 2025, with 12,020 babies given the name.
- When was the name Henry most popular?
- Henry peaked in 2025, reaching #5 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Henry with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 6 classrooms will have a Henry.
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