Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Henry.
National Rank (2025)
#5
All-Time Peak Rank
#5 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
768,945
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Henry Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Henry
According to SSA data, Henry achieved its highest historical rank of #5 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 12,020 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 18.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Henry scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+18.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record12,020Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
110yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:24,139
1890s:21,664
1900s:21,772
1910s:79,667
1920s:104,552
1930s:70,419
1940s:72,488
1950s:62,230
1960s:39,134
1970s:23,511
1980s:20,728
1990s:25,249
2000s:42,760
2010s:92,585
2020s:68,047
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHe-nry
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
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