US Popularity:5218
Origin:German
Meaning:Home ruler
Henrietta is a feminine name of German origin. A variant of Henry, Henrietta ultimately comes from Heimrich and means “home ruler.” Henrietta has been borne by influential female figures throughout the centuries, including Henrietta Maria of France. Henrietta is also the titular character in Rebecca Skloots' non-fiction book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Clearly, Henrietta inspires greatness in those who bear it. The perfect name for a natural-born leader, Henrietta will give baby a wealth of inspiration for when they make their mark on the world.

Henrietta Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Henrietta is currently #2904 on The Bump
Girl:Henrietta is currently #2000 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Henrietta is currently #5218 in U.S. births
Girl:Henrietta is currently #2978 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2978
in 2023
- 700
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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