Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Ruler of the home, Form of Henry, Ruler of the Home
Pronunciation: HEN-rik, /ˈhɛnrɪk/, HH EH N R IH K
Popularity Rank: #3,937
Henrik is derived from the Old Norse name 'Henrīkr', composed of the elements 'haim', meaning 'home' and 'rīk', meaning 'ruler'. Therefore, the name Henrik can be interpreted to mean 'ruler of the home' or 'lord of the home'.
The name Henrik is of Scandinavian origin and means Ruler of the home, Form of Henry, Ruler of the Home, House Owner, Lord of the Manor, Ruler of an Enclosure, Home ruler, Ruler of An enclosure (1). It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Henrik is commonly found in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HEN-rik
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɛnrɪk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH EH N R IH K
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Henrik is recorded 15,559 times globally, ranking it as the 3,937th most common name worldwide.
Henrik is most prevalent in Sweden, with 4,988 occurrences, making it the 26th most popular name in the country.
In Denmark, the name Henrik is found among 1 in every 17 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #26 | 1 : 19 |
| Denmark | #5 | 1 : 17 |
| Germany | #488 | 1 : 208 |
| Norway | #44 | 1 : 68 |
| Finland | #252 | 1 : 109 |
| United States of America | #7,947 | 1 : 6,603 |
| United Kingdom | #4,740 | 1 : 3,888 |
| France | #8,390 | 1 : 10,268 |
| Netherlands | #4,110 | 1 : 3,328 |
| Hungary | #375 | 1 : 399 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Henrik from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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