Henrik Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Henrik is a name of Old High German origin, meaning 'home ruler'. It evolved from the historical forms Heimirich and Heinrich. The name is often associated with leadership and strength, has biblical relevance, and remains popular in modern times, particularly in Scandinavia.
The name Henrik is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Henrik has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Henrik' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5842nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6085th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7061st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2235th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 878th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Henrik' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Henrik"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛn.rɪk/
Origin
Old High German
Etymology
Henrik is derived from the Old High German name 'Heimirich', which means 'home ruler'. The name combines the elements 'heim', meaning 'home', and 'rich', meaning 'power' or 'ruler'.
Meaning
home ruler
Language Evolution
Heimirich, Heinrich, Henrik
Historical Usage
Henrik gained popularity in Scandinavia and Germany during the Middle Ages, particularly among the nobility. It has been a common name in various forms across Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Henry, Henri, Enrico
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Henrik is viewed as a classic and strong name, often associated with leaders and influential figures. It remains popular in Scandinavian countries.
Famous People
Henrik Ibsen, Henrik Larsson, Henrik Stenson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Henrik"
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 "Henrik"
"Henrik" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5842nd of 7552 | 18 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6085th of 10718 | 41 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7061st of 16616 | 76 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2235th of 24088 | 847 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 878th of 23106 | 3,031 |
Regional Popularity of "Henrik" 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) |
29.00% 1329th/4582 |
43.71% 2257th/5164 |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
25.32% 1890th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.93% 515th/3984 |
24.60% 1104th/4487 |
24.88% 1697th/6822 |
14.39% 903rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Henrik" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Henrik"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Henrik" 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.