Everything about the name HENRYK

Meaning, origin, history

Henryk is a boy's name of Polish origin. It is derived from the German name Henry, which itself comes from the Old French name Henri, meaning "home ruler." The name Henryk has been popular in Poland for centuries and has been borne by many notable figures throughout history. For instance, Henryk Sienkiewicz was a Polish Nobel laureate writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1905. Another famous bearer of this name is Henryk Gorecki, a renowned Polish composer known for his minimalist music style. Despite its foreign origin and somewhat old-fashioned sound in English-speaking countries, Henryk remains a beloved and traditional name in Poland.

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Popularity of the name HENRYK since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Henryk has seen a varied pattern of usage over the past century in the United States. Between 1916 and 2023, there were a total of 394 babies named Henryk.

During the early 20th century, the name was not particularly popular, with only 5 births recorded in 1916 and 9 births in 1917. However, it appears that there was a resurgence in the popularity of the name around the mid-20th century, with 11 births recorded in 2007.

From 2007 onwards, Henryk has seen consistent usage, with at least 5 births each year until 2012 when it peaked at 15 births. The popularity of the name has remained relatively stable since then, with between 28 and 38 births recorded annually from 2015 to 2022.

In recent years, Henryk has shown no signs of declining in popularity, with 33 babies named Henryk in both 2022 and 2023. This consistent usage over time suggests that the name Henryk continues to be a popular choice for parents in the United States.