Henry is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #14 in 2024 with 2,360 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 3,581 births ranking #13. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 107.9%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 118 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.