Henry is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #13 in 2022 with 2,624 recorded births. This places Henry in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 3,581 births ranking #13. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 131.2%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 108 boys born was named Henry. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Henry is a major classic meaning "ruler of the household". It has centuries of royal and family use behind it, yet it still feels warm and easy to live with.
The name spread across Europe through kings, nobles, saints, and ordinary families and never really disappeared. Its enduring success comes from being formal in full but rich in friendly short forms.