Name meaning & stats
Henry
Henry means “ruler of the home” (Germanic origin). 448,651 US babies since 1940, peak 2025. Notable Henrys are 1.5× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“ruler of the home”
GermanicWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2025
448,651 US babies were named Henry between 1940 and 2025.
Where Henrys end up
Not enough notable Henrys yet, so this uses the spelling family: Henry, Henri.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 74 people |
| Professor | 1.5× | High · 69 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 59 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 0.9× | High · 52 people |
Among notable men who are professors, the Henry family show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Henry has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
Henry is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2025)