UK boy's name
Henock
A masculine name of Ethiopian origin meaning "dedicated" or "initiated one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Henock is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Henock popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2538, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 6 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Henock is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Henock. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Henock ranked #2538 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 boys were registered as Henock.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Henock as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2538
2006
Births in 2006
6
Latest year
Peak year
2006
6 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Henock mean?
The name Henock has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Hanokh," which means "dedicated" or "initiated." The name is closely associated with the biblical figure Enoch, who is mentioned in the Book of Genesis as a righteous man who walked with God.
The earliest recorded appearance of the name Henock can be found in the Book of Genesis, where it is used to refer to Enoch, the son of Jared and father of Methuselah. Enoch is described as a righteous man who lived for 365 years and was taken by God without experiencing death. This biblical account has led to the name Henock being associated with piety and devotion.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Henock. One of the earliest recorded was Henock Ciddyansen (c. 1557-1625), a Dutch cartographer and engraver who produced maps and atlases in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Another significant figure was Henock Möller (1825-1904), a Swedish painter known for his landscape and genre paintings depicting rural life in Sweden.
In the field of literature, Henock Troki (1515-1619) was a prominent Lithuanian Jewish scholar and author who wrote extensively on Jewish law and philosophy. His works, such as "Sha'ar ha-Gemul" and "Sha'ar ha-Makkalot," had a lasting impact on Jewish thought and scholarship.
The name Henock also appears in religious contexts. Henock Reuss (c. 1700-1746) was a German Protestant theologian and author who wrote extensively on biblical interpretation and church history. His works, such as "Das Alte Testament" and "Die Geschichte der Heiligen Schriften Neuen Testaments," were influential in shaping theological discourse.
Another notable figure was Henock Småland (1778-1861), a Swedish farmer and peasant leader who played a significant role in the agrarian movements of the early 19th century. He advocated for the rights of peasants and farmers, and his efforts contributed to the abolition of feudal practices in Sweden.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals who have borne the name Henock throughout history, spanning fields such as cartography, art, literature, theology, and political activism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Henock by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Henock was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2538 | 6 | 1 |
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- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Henock: questions and answers
How popular is the name Henock in the UK right now?
In 2006, Henock was ranked #2538 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Henock most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Henock in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Henock?
A masculine name of Ethiopian origin meaning "dedicated" or "initiated one".
How many people are called Henock in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Henock across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.