Henri
Boy name · #1710 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Henri? In official American birth records, Henri has been tracked continuously since 1885, giving it 140 years of documented American history.
Henri ranks #1710 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 95 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1555, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 18,947 boys born in 2025 was named Henri.
Babies named Henri per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 140-year story
Henri first appears in the Social Security records in 1885, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 149 boys were named Henri — good for #1273 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Henri against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Henri in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Henri is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Henri will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Henri is most common
State-level data for Henri is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Henri
Statistically, parents drawn to Henri tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Yuri, Jacari, Demari, Camari, and Emari.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Henri | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #1708 |
| 2024 | 108 | #1589 |
| 2023 | 129 | #1416 |
| 2022 | 143 | #1314 |
| 2021 | 149 | #1273 |
| 2020 | 103 | #1579 |
| 2019 | 131 | #1365 |
| 2018 | 118 | #1465 |
| 2017 | 113 | #1488 |
| 2016 | 120 | #1443 |
| 2015 | 104 | #1555 |
| 2014 | 98 | #1597 |
| 2013 | 95 | #1613 |
| 2012 | 91 | #1676 |
| 2011 | 96 | #1601 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2069 |
| 2009 | 91 | #1708 |
| 2008 | 81 | #1813 |
| 2007 | 73 | #1928 |
| 2006 | 75 | #1823 |
| 2005 | 68 | #1869 |
| 2004 | 77 | #1671 |
| 2003 | 66 | #1800 |
| 2002 | 62 | #1832 |
| 2001 | 59 | #1871 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Henri?
In official American birth records, the name Henri first appeared in 1885 (over 140 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Henri a popular boy name?
Henri ranked #1710 among boys in 2025 with 95 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1555.
When was the name Henri most popular?
Henri peaked in 2021, when 149 American boys received the name (ranked #1273 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Henri?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 18,947 newborn American boys was named Henri. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.