Henryk
Every Henryk since 1916 — 450 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Henryk
Henryk is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,307 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 450 American babies have been named Henryk. Its peak came in 2017, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Henryk stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Henryk year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,307 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,550 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,501 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,368 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,447 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,120 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,194 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,089 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,815 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,545 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,793 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,386 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,012 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,249 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,502 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,901 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,280 |
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Famous people named Henryk
- Henryk Sienkiewicz Writer · 1846–1916
- Henryk Wieniawski Musician · 1835–1880
- Henryk Górecki Composer · 1933–2010
- Henryk Szeryng Musician · 1918–1988
- Henryk IV Probus Politician · 1256–1290
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Henryk in 2025?
Henryk ranked #4,307 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Henryk?
450 babies have been named Henryk in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Henryk most popular?
Henryk peaked in 2017, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Henryk a boy or girl name?
Henryk is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Henryk rising or falling?
Henryk is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Henryk?
Well-known people named Henryk include Henryk Sienkiewicz (writer), Henryk Wieniawski (musician), Henryk Górecki (composer).