Declining since 2007, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Henrry since 1986
Babies named Henrry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 297 |
| 2010s | 215 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Henrry is an alternative spelling of the timeless Henry, a name with deep royal and historical roots. While Henry has remained a top choice for centuries, Henrry is a much rarer variant. First recorded in the U.S. in 1986, its popularity peaked in 2007 when it ranked 4,857th overall. Since then, its usage has declined, with around 1 in 85,404 boys receiving the name in 2025. The name's trajectory mirrors a broader trend of parents opting for creative spellings of classic names. Henrry has not been heavily concentrated in any particular state, suggesting a scattered but consistent presence across the country.
Henrry is a respelling of the classic name Henry, which derives from Germanic elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler, power). Henry was brought to England by the Normans and became a royal name, borne by eight English kings. The variant spelling Henrry is a modern adaptation that gained some use in the United States from the late 20th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hank, Harry
Sibling names for Henrry
Names that share Henrry's style, for a brother or sister.
