Henok
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 318 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Henok is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 318 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Henok is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Henok is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, an Amharic and Ethiopian form of Enoch, from the Hebrew Chanokh meaning 'dedicated' or 'initiated' — a name indicating the child is consecrated to God. In the Bible, Enoch was the righteous man who 'walked with God' and was taken directly to heaven without dying.
Henok is a widely used given name in Ethiopia and Eritrea, as well as among East African diaspora communities in the U.S. and Europe. It carries deep spiritual significance in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition, where Enoch is particularly venerated.
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Henok is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Henok has been recorded as a boy's name since 1989, with 318 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Henok has 31+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 109 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 99 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 60 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Henok
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Henok is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Henok are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Henok?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Henok is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 109 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Henok by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1989–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #10108 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7967 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6457 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5807 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5915 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6857 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8395 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8386 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6823 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11224 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6030 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5810 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13010 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6828 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8551 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5136 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7802 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5390 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5992 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12008 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2023