Henry
Pronunciation: [ h-EHNR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Henry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,398 babies have been named Henry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Henry is past its peak , currently ranked #8,070 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,070
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Henry
Henry is a girl name .
Is Henry a boy or girl name? Henry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,070 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6. Henry is more commonly used as a boy name.
Henry is currently ranked #8,070 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Henry include Hen, Hey, Heie, and Henkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Henry include Henrietta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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