Rising since 1997, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Heinrich since 1956
Babies named Heinrich per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 164 |
| 2020s | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Heinrich is a classic German name with deep royal roots, though it is now uncommon in the United States. First recorded in 1956, it reached its peak popularity only recently in 2024, ranking 4,707th with a frequency of 1 in 81,337 births. This slight uptick reflects a longer rising trend since 1997, part of a broader interest in vintage Germanic names. While it has no top states to speak of, Heinrich carries an air of old-world gravitas that appeals to families with German heritage or a taste for historic authenticity.
Heinrich is the German form of Henry, from the Old High German 'Haimirich', composed of 'heim' (home) and 'rihhi' (ruler, power). It has been a traditional name among German royalty and nobility, borne by numerous Holy Roman Emperors and kings of Germany. The name fell out of fashion in the mid-20th century but has seen a modest revival in recent decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Heinz, Henri, Heiner, Hinnerk
Sibling names for Heinrich
Names that share Heinrich's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Gretchen, Liesel, Anneliese, Hildegard, Brunhilde, Elsbeth, Gisela, Grethel, Hildegarde, Irmgard, Katharina, Ricarda, Wilhelmina, Wilhemina, Adelheid, Dorothee, Hiedi, Thekla, Valeska, Wilhelmena, Wilhelmine, Aneliese, Elfriede, Evamaria, Gerturde, Helma, Margarete, Maritta, Wilmina
Brothers: Friedrich, Wilhelm, Ludwig, Otto, Karl, Adolf, Albertus, Alfons, Alois, Bernhard, Dietrich, Frantz, Frederich, Fredrich, Georg, Gerhard, Gerhardt, Hermann, Herold, Kaiser, Konrad, Lorenz, Marzell, Reinhold, Rudolf, Siegfried, Sigmund, Tilman, Ulrich, Werner, Wolfgang, Zigmund, Berthold, Dietrick, Gottlieb, Manfred, Reinhart, Wagner, Engelbert, Erhard, Gottfried, Ludger, Sie, Zigmond
