Is Henrietta a boy's or girl's name?

Henrietta is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 57 recorded births.

When was Henrietta most popular?

Henrietta reached its peak popularity in 1918 with 1,411 births that year. It is currently ranked #2135 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Henrietta?

Henrietta is currently ranked #2135 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 51,264 babies since 1880.

Henrietta

An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysGermanRising fast Also a pet name

#2135▲ 853in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from the Germanic languages.

Henrietta is a girl's and boy's baby name of German origin, the feminine form of Henry, derived from the Germanic Heimrich meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.' It was carried by royalty across Europe, including Henrietta Maria, Queen consort of England as wife of Charles I.

With over 51,000 recorded U.S. births, Henrietta has a grand, aristocratic history. The nickname Hattie — currently one of the trendiest short names — makes Henrietta surprisingly fresh for modern parents.

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Popularity Over Time

Henrietta climbed 5415 spots in the last 20 years — from #7550 to #2135.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Henrietta
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	384	#2405	▼
2010s	581	#3135	▲
2000s	144	#8166	▼
1990s	223	#5085	▼
1980s	318	#2986	▼
1970s	660	#1639	▼
1960s	1,779	#800	▼
1950s	3,830	#464	▼
1940s	5,649	#300	—
1930s	5,814	#256	▼
1920s	10,453	#196	▲
1910s	10,400	#150	▲
1900s	4,514	#135	▲
1890s	4,035	#115	▲
1880s	2,480	#111	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Henrietta
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	89	#2135	+33 (58.9%)
2023	56	#2988	-26 (-31.7%)
2022	82	#2281	-3 (-3.5%)
2021	85	#2196	+13 (18.1%)
2020	72	#2426	-7 (-8.9%)
2019	79	#2294	+14 (21.5%)
2018	65	#2658	+2 (3.2%)
2017	63	#2724	-3 (-4.5%)
2016	66	#2652	+4 (6.5%)
2015	62	#2822	-13 (-17.3%)
2014	75	#2426	+10 (15.4%)
2013	65	#2692	+19 (41.3%)
2012	46	#3489	+12 (35.3%)
2011	34	#4287	+8 (30.8%)
2010	26	#5309	+7 (36.8%)
2009	19	#6905	+2 (11.8%)
2008	17	#7533	0
2007	17	#7512	+6 (54.5%)
2006	11	#10160	+3 (37.5%)
2005	8	#12247	-7 (-46.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Henrietta as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Henrietta has also been given to 57 boys in the U.S. since 1892.

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Current rank

Total births

1930

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Henrietta be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Henrietta is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2135. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Henrietta has two lives

Henrietta, the baby name

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Henrietta, the pet name

#2903pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology