Declining since 2018, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Henryk since 1916
Babies named Henryk per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 222 |
| 2020s | 187 |
Meaning & origin
Henryk is a traditional German and Polish variant of Henry. It has never been common in the United States, ranking 4,249 in 2025, with only 1 in every 71,170 newborn boys receiving the name that year. Its popularity peaked in 2019, though it has been falling since 2018. Henryk first appeared in U.S. records in 1916. The name carries a royal and saintly legacy across Europe, making it a distinguished choice for families seeking a classic name with Central European heritage.
Henryk is a German and Polish form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heimirich, itself from heim 'home' and rih 'ruler', thus meaning 'home ruler'. The name was borne by numerous European royals and saints.
“Henryk” around the world
Where Henryk lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Heniek, Henryś, Henio, Heniutek
Sibling names for Henryk
Names that share Henryk's style, for a brother or sister.
