Henriette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Henriette is a French diminutive of Henri, originating from the Germanic Heinrich, meaning 'home ruler'. The name has evolved through various historical forms and is currently perceived as elegant and classic. It does not have a biblical background, but it gained popularity in the 17th century. Notable individuals with this name include Henriette of England and Henriette Renié.
The name Henriette is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Henriette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Henriette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1220th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2407th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4988th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13555th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21209th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15602nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Henriette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Henriette"
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛnriˈɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Henriette is a diminutive form of the name Henri, which is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning 'home ruler'.
Meaning
Ruler of the home
Language Evolution
Heinrich (Old High German), Henri (Old French), Henriette (French)
Historical Usage
The name Henriette became popular in the 17th century in France and has been used in various European countries since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Henri, Henrietta, Enriqueta, Enriette
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Henriette is seen as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with elegance and refinement.
Famous People
Henriette of England, Henriette Roosenburg, Henriette Renié
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Henriette"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Henriette"
"Henriette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1220th of 9107 | 683 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2407th of 9204 | 236 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4988th of 12526 | 116 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13555th of 19264 | 19 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 23525th of 27321 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21209th of 35406 | 34 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15602nd of 30306 | 50 |
Regional Popularity of "Henriette" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Henriette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
76.62% 1085th/1416 |
54.02% 745th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
93.51% 1455th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Henriette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Henriette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.