UK boy's name
Henrich
A masculine German name derived from the Old German "Haimric", meaning "ruler of the household".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Henrich is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Henrich popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Henrich is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Henrich. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Henrich ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Henrich.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Henrich as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Henrich mean?
The name Henrich is a Germanic name with roots dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "heim" meaning home and "ric" meaning power or ruler. The name essentially translates to "ruler of the home" or "lord of the estate."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Henrich can be found in the Benedictine monk chronicles of the 9th century. During this time, the name was commonly used among the nobility and ruling classes of Germany and surrounding regions. It was particularly popular among the Frankish and Saxon dynasties.
In the 11th century, Henrich IV, born in 1050, became the King of Germany and later the Holy Roman Emperor. He is remembered for his long-standing conflict with Pope Gregory VII, known as the Investiture Controversy, which lasted for several years. Henrich V, born in 1081, succeeded his father as the King of Germany and continued the dispute with the papacy.
Another notable figure bearing the name Henrich was Henrich the Lion, born in 1129. He was a member of the influential Welf dynasty and served as the Duke of Saxony and Bavaria. Henrich the Lion was a powerful ruler who played a significant role in the expansion of German influence in the Baltic region.
In the 13th century, Henrich VII, born in 1211, became the King of Germany and later the Holy Roman Emperor. His reign was marked by conflicts with the papacy and struggles to maintain control over the various territories within the Holy Roman Empire.
Henrich the Navigator, born in 1394, was a Portuguese prince and a key figure in the Age of Discovery. He sponsored numerous voyages of exploration along the western coast of Africa, laying the groundwork for the establishment of Portugal's maritime empire. Henrich's endeavors played a crucial role in the advancement of navigation techniques and the expansion of European knowledge about the world.
The name Henrich has remained popular throughout history, with variations such as Heinrich, Henri, and Henry being used in different cultures and languages. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name continues to carry a sense of strength, leadership, and nobility rooted in its ancient Germanic origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Henrich by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Henrich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Henrich
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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
Henrich: questions and answers
How popular is the name Henrich in the UK right now?
In 2019, Henrich was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Henrich most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Henrich in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Henrich?
A masculine German name derived from the Old German "Haimric", meaning "ruler of the household".
How many people are called Henrich in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Henrich 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.