Henrik is a distinctive choice, ranked #2089 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Henrik in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2089
US Rank #917
About the Name Henrik
Henrik has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 541 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1113 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Henrik is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #917, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Henrik
Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Henrik per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Henrik in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Henrik has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 541 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1113 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Henrik is more popular in the US (#917) than in the UK (#2089). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Henrik include: Henrik Møller (politician) — Henrik Berggren Møller is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Social Democrats political party.; Henrik Fisker — Henrik Fisker is a Danish automotive designer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California, US.; Henrik Dorsin — Per Henrik Dorsin is a Swedish actor, comedian, singer and revue-artist..
Henrik ranks #917 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
11
UK babies named Henrik (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 541 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Henrik
Likely around 1 other Henrik in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Henrik
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Henrik Berggren Møller is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Social Democrats political party. He was elected into parliament at the 2019 Danish general election.
Henrik Fisker is a Danish automotive designer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California, US. He is best known as the founder of Fisker Automotive and Fisker Inc, and as a designer of luxury cars.