Henry is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #139 in 1996 with 2,556 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 12,020 births ranking #5. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 741 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.