Henri Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
88% Masculine / 12% Feminine
Meaning:
Henri means 'ruler of the home' or 'ruler of the estate'.
Meaning of the Name Henri
Henri is a male given name of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which means 'ruler of the home' or 'ruler of the estate'. Henri has been used as a given name in France since the medieval period, and it became popular during the 19th century. The name is associated with several notable figures, including the French painter Henri Matisse and the Belgian singer Henri Salvador.
Popularity of the Name Henri
The popularity for the name Henri peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 146 births, which ranked number 2,755 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Henri had the most female births in 1947 with 22, which ranked number 2,090 out of 6,104 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 146, which ranked number 1,292 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Henri has increased sharply over the last ten years from 97 births to 149 births, an increase of 53.61%. Among males, Henri has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 91 births to 141 births, an increase of 54.95%. Among females, Henri has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 8 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Henri
- 20 Year Trend of Henri: 140.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Henri: 53.61%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Henri: 54.95%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Henri: 33.33%
Popularity of Henri by State
For males, Henri was most popular in Western states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 15 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Henri. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | 1281 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 13 | 996 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 7 | 1044 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 10 | 1126 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 13 | 1417 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 8 | 742 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Henri
- Total Births of Henri: 156 (4.39%)
- Male Births of Henri: 147 (4.48%)
- Female Births of Henri: 8 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Henri over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.39% increase in total births, for a total of 156 births in 2024. Male births for Henri have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 147 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.48%. For Females, births for Henri have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.