Total births
450
Boys' name · since 1916
Henryk
Henryk has 450 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2017 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3538
- among boys today
- 450
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Henryk is the #3538 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 450 recorded since 1916.
Henryk has 450 recorded births among boys since 1916, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3538 as of the latest data, more common than 75% 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 1916 to 2025.
- #3538 among boys today
- 450 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Henryk is currently the #3538 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 450 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3538
- among boys today
- 450
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Henryk vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3538
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Henryk was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
38 babies were named Henryk in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Henryk compares
450 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Henryk's all-time total is 23% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Henryk | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 450 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Henryk's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Henryk's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Henryk at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#3,538
Active since
1916
Henryk popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Henryk by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Henryk's strongest decade.
222 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Henryk births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 14
1910s
14 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
- 2010s
2010s
222 births
- 2020s
2020s
187 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 222 births (49% of all-time use).
Henryk by state
Where Henryk concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 31 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 25 | 5.6% |
| #3 | California | | 19 | 4.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 17 | 3.8% |
Illinois share of Henryk's total US births 6.9%
Even split
31 of 450 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Henryk? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 450 babies named Henryk. Today it holds rank #3538 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 38 births.
When was Henryk most popular? ▼
Henryk was most popular in the 2010s decade with 222 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Henryk most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Henryk are Illinois (31 births), Michigan (25 births), California (19 births).
How long has the name Henryk been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Henryk since 1916 -- 110 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Henryk? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Henry, Hendrix, Henri, Henderson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Henryk's data
- Henryk's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (222 total births) through the 2020s (187) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Henryks (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Henryk
Nearby Names Like Henryk
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Henryk
Henry Boy
#6 768,945 births
Hendrix Boy
#297 13,540 births
Henri Boy
#1591 5,328 births
Henderson Boy
#2078 4,293 births
Henrik Boy
#919 4,224 births
Compare Henryk side by side: Henryk vs Henry Henryk vs Hendrix Henryk vs Henri
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Henryk
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Wayde #3536
2,304 births · Peak 1959
Kendell #3540
4,802 births · Peak 1990
Erin #3535
9,478 births · Peak 1974
Gamaliel #3541
1,950 births · Peak 2004
Rodrick #3534
8,963 births · Peak 1977
Davey #3542
3,346 births · Peak 1955
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1916–2025 (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. "Henryk: #3538 Boys' Name - 450 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/henryk. 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 Henryk 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 June 2026.