boy's name
Henry-James
HEN-ree-JAYMZ (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 11
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 142
Henry-James is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 75,279 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2009.
- 3 syllables.
Henry-James Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 45 |
How Popular Is Henry-James?
In 2025, Henry-James was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Henry-James Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Henry-James Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Henryjames | Henryjames is Henry-James written as one word, used in the United States, where it ranks #10,567. | 7 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Henry-James
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Henry-James Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Henry-James over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Henry-James
- English HEN-ree-JAYMZ
Sibling Names for Henry-James
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Henry-James — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Henry-James
How popular is the name Henry-James?
In 2025, Henry-James was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Henry-James a girl's or a boy's name?
Henry-James is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Henry-James?
Henry-James has 3 syllables.
When was Henry-James most popular?
Henry-James peaked in 2016, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Henry-James a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Henry-James currently ranks #2,974 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.