Rising since 1988, #1,060 for boys today.
Popularity of Henrik since 1935
Babies named Henrik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 447 |
| 2010s | 2,140 |
| 2020s | 1,442 |
Meaning & origin
Henrik has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, climbing from relative obscurity in the mid-20th century to a rank of 1060 in 2025, with 1 in 8,292 boys receiving the name. The name peaked in 2018 and has been on an upward trajectory since 1988, reflecting growing interest in Scandinavian names. Its strongest popularity is in Minnesota, Idaho, and Wisconsin, states with significant Scandinavian heritage. Henrik offers a robust, classic alternative to the more common Henry, rooted in centuries of royal and cultural tradition across Northern Europe.
Henrik is the Scandinavian and German form of Henry, which derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of heim 'home' and ric 'ruler, power'. The name was borne by numerous Scandinavian kings, including the Danish king Henrik (Henry VII) and Swedish king Henrik. It has been consistently used in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, and has spread to other countries through immigration.
Where Henrik is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hen, Rik, Rikki
Sibling names for Henrik
Names that share Henrik's style, for a brother or sister.
