Total births
526
Boys' name · since 1956
Heinrich
526 babies named Heinrich in U.S. Social Security records since 1956, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4102
- among boys today
- 526
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
526 babies have been named Heinrich since 1956, making it today's #4102 boys' name.
Heinrich has 526 recorded births among boys since 1956, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4102 as of the latest data, more common than 71% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2025.
- #4102 among boys today
- 526 born since 1956
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Heinrich is currently the #4102 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 526 born since 1956, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4102
- among boys today
- 526
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Heinrich vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4102
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Heinrich was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
26 babies were named Heinrich in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Heinrich compares
526 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Heinrich's all-time total is 43% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Heinrich | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 526 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Heinrich's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Heinrich's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Heinrich at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#4,102
Active since
1956
Heinrich popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Heinrich by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Heinrich's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Heinrich births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 52
1960s
52 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
103 births
- 2010s
2010s
164 births
- 2020s
2020s
113 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 164 births (31% of all-time use).
How Heinrich compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Heinrich's total volume
Heinrich vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Heinrich by state
Where Heinrich concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Heinrich? ▼
Heinrich has been given to 526 babies in the U.S. since 1956, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4102 as of the latest data. 26 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Heinrich most popular? ▼
Heinrich was most popular in the 2010s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Heinrich most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Heinrich are Texas (12 births), Wisconsin (5 births).
How long has the name Heinrich been used? ▼
Records for Heinrich go back to 1956, giving 70 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Heinrich? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Heinz, Heith, Heitor, Heidi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Heinrich's data
- Heinrich's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (164 total births) through the 2020s (113) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Heinrichs (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Heinrich
Nearby Names Like Heinrich
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Heinrich
Heinz Boy
649 births
Heith Boy
572 births
Heitor Boy
#2592 377 births
Heidi Boy
361 births
Heiden Boy
#5860 79 births
Compare Heinrich side by side: Heinrich vs Heinz Heinrich vs Heith Heinrich vs Heitor
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Heinrich
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2,102 births · Peak 2005
Antwon #4103
6,388 births · Peak 1990
Bradlee #4100
3,470 births · Peak 2012
Tarek #4104
2,278 births · Peak 1996
Theodoro #4099
309 births · Peak 2025
Fabrizio #4105
1,370 births · Peak 2007
Dusty #4098
10,662 births · Peak 1981
Kori #4106
1,565 births · Peak 1989
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Heinrich: #4102 Boys' Name - 526 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/heinrich. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Heinrich draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.