Henrik
Meaning
ruler of the home (Scandinavian form of Henry)
Famously borne by Henrik Harlaut, the Swedish freeskier known for his loose, unmistakable style.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Henrik peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
378 people · the #16,233 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 500,000 · median age 14
Among people named Henrik living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 2000s than in any other decade.
The census also counted 47 born between 2020 and August 2022, too recent a span to chart.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Henrik
Most people given the name Henrik in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Henrik deep dive
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