Henri
Pronunciation: [ h-EHNR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Henri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 229 babies have been named Henri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Henri is past its peak , currently ranked #70,428 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,428
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Henri is also used as a boy name, ranked #1593.
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About the Name Henri
Henri is a girl name .
Is Henri a boy or girl name? Henri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,428 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,593. Henri is more commonly used as a boy name.
Henri is currently ranked #70,428 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Henri include Hen, Hey, Heie, and Henkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Henri include Henrietta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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