Henrik
How to say it: HEN-rik · /ˈhɛnrɪk/
Scandinavian form of Heinrich (Henry); from Old High German meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household'.
Henrik was the 958th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 206 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 22% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,049 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #958 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 206 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,093 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −22% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,049 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a recent arrival, Henrik reached its best showing in the 2020s. Holding at that high now, a slight dip is likely ahead.
What goes with it
Brimming with clipped strength, Henrik sounds sturdy and bold. Soren makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Henk
- Henny
- Rik
Honouring a Henrik in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Henrik is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Henrik
- Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906)Norwegian playwright and theatre director
- Henrik Pontoppidan (1857–1943)Danish writer, Nobel Laureate
- Henrik Larsson (born 1971)Swedish association football player and manager and floorball player
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