The nameHenri
Henri is the French form of Henry. It has a classic, elegant feel.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Henri comes from the Germanic heim, "home", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
Germanic, through French.
History
Henri IV is one of the best loved kings of France. In England and Wales Henri reached 475th in 2013.
Did you know?
- Henri IV signed the Edict of Nantes in 1598, granting freedom of worship to Protestants.
- Henri Cartier-Bresson co-founded the photo agency Magnum in 1947.
- Late in life, unable to paint, Henri Matisse created his famous paper cut-outs.
Famous people named Henri
- Henri Matisse, painter
- Henri Cartier-Bresson, photographer
Popularity of the name Henri
Henri in the United States
Henri was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,067 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Henri. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Henri in the United States were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 130 births a year.
Henri in the United Kingdom
Henri was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 664 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Henri. Half of all babies named Henri in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 41 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
Henri in France
Henri in Belgium
Henri in Switzerland
Henri in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Henri
Names from the same generation as Henri, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Henri mean?
Henri comes from the Germanic heim, "home", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Henri?
Germanic, through French.
Is Henri a girl's or a boy's name?
Henri is a boy's name. In the United States, 11% of the babies named Henri are girls.
How popular is the name Henri?
In 2024, Henri was the 1591st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 108 births.
What are the variants of the name Henri?
Variants and related names of Henri include Enrique, Eric, Harald, Harold, Harriet, Harrison, Hendrik and Henny.
What are good sibling names for Henri?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Millicent, Ida, Mina and Bernadette for a sister, Wolfgang, Armin, Bruno and Lenny for a brother.
Who are famous people named Henri?
Henri Matisse, painter; Henri Cartier-Bresson, photographer.