Henrik
Henrik is a distinctive choice, ranked #1705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Henrik in their class.
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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Henrik in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #917, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Henrik
- 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.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Henrik
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Henrik
Almost certainly the only Henrik in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Henrik
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia