boy's name
Henryk
HEN-rik (English)
- Origin Polish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,417
Ireland
#614
2025 births
Henryk is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 24 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Henryk is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1931, when 40 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1924.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Henryk Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1920s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 245 |
| 1940s | 60 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Henryk?
In 2018, Henryk was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Henryk Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Henryk
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Henryk Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Henryk over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Henryk
- English HEN-rik
Henryk in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Henryk
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Henryk — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Henryk
How popular is the name Henryk?
In 2018, Henryk was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Henryk a girl's or a boy's name?
Henryk is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Henryk?
Henryk has 2 syllables.
When was Henryk most popular?
Henryk peaked in 1931, when 40 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Henryk a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Henryk currently ranks #614 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.