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Henry

Henry ranks #24 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 17 places, 1,214 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #28 among boy cat names.
Henry's popularity trend

Henry's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.1%0.2%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
1,214
across 17 places
Popularity rank
#24
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+18
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Henry mean?
/ˈhɛn.ɹi/2 syllablesOrigin: Germanic languages

Henry is an English name of Germanic origin, from Heinrich, combining elements meaning home or estate and ruler -- traditionally read as home ruler. It's been carried by kings of both England and France.

Henry has a sturdy, timeless quality, equally fitting for a dignified older companion or an energetic pup who already acts like they run the house.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Henry shows up

Henry's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.5%
AdelaideAustralia0.4%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.3%
DarwinAustralia0.3%
SeattleUnited States of America0.3%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.2%
ProspectAustralia0.2%
BurnsideAustralia0.2%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.2%
New York CityUnited States of America0.2%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.2%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.2%
ZürichSwitzerland0.2%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.2%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.2%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%

Names like Henry

HendrixHenriHenrikHendricksHendersonHenry IiHennessyHennyHenleyHennesseyHenriettaHenna

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