Girl · 170th of 9,107
Henrietta
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
51,321
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1918
Peak Popularity Year
1,411
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Henrietta stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Henrietta is a feminine name rooted in Germanic language, deriving from Heimrich, which means 'home ruler'. The name evolved through various forms, including Latin and French, before becoming popular in English. It is associated with nobility and has a classic image today. There is no biblical relevance connected to the name.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛnriˈɛtə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Henrietta is a feminine form of the name Henry, which is derived from the Germanic name Heimrich, meaning 'home ruler'.
Meaning
ruler of the home
Language Evolution
Heimirich (Old High German), Henricus (Latin), Henri (French), Henrietta (English)
Historical Usage
The name Henrietta gained popularity in England during the 17th century and was often associated with nobility and royalty.
Variants & Derivatives
Henriette, Etta, Hattie, Rita
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Henrietta is often viewed as a vintage or classic name, sometimes associated with elegance and grace.
Famous People
Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells were used for medical research., Henrietta Szold, an American Zionist leader and founder of Hadassah.
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Rising
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,411 peak births in 1918
Geographic Spread
Popular across 46 US states, with strongest presence in South Carolina
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 2 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 9 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5436th of 7545 | 23 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4999th of 6773 | 24 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 170th of 9107 | 23,267 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 263rd of 9204 | 10,908 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 474th of 12526 | 7,129 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1327th of 19264 | 1,340 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3476th of 27321 | 460 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6462nd of 35406 | 295 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2510th of 30306 | 859 |