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Heinrich

♂ Boy

Pronounced HYN-rikh /ˈhaɪn.rɪx/Medium

Meaning: German form of Henry — Germanic haimric, 'home-ruler, ruler of the estate'High

In 30 seconds: Henry, in stately German: Heinrich is the classic 'home-ruler' — borne by emperors and poets (Heinrich Heine). Grand, traditional, and strong.

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Origin HighGerman

MeaningGerman form of Henry — Germanic haimric, 'home-ruler, ruler of the estate'

U.S. rank (2025)#4768 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 527

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Heinrich is the German form of Henry — Germanic haimric, 'home-ruler'. Borne by emperors and the poet Heinrich Heine, it's a grand, traditional name of authority and heritage.

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, home-ruler at the root, and grand.

Did you know? Heinrich, the German Henry, was the name of Holy Roman Emperors and the great poet Heinrich Heine — it means 'home-ruler, ruler of the estate'.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Heinrich — etymology

Variations

HenryHeinzHendrik

Nicknames

HeinzHenning

Famous Bearers

★Heinrich Heine (1797-1856)
German poet and literary critic, one of the most significant German Romantic poets
★Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890)
German archaeologist who excavated Troy and Mycenae
★Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894)
German physicist who first conclusively proved the existence of electromagnetic waves
★Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945)
Nazi German politician who was the head of the SS during World War II
★Heinrich Boll (1917-1985)
German novelist and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate in 1972

If you like Heinrich…

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Hendrik— the Dutch form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Heinrich mean?

Heinrich is the German Henry, Germanic for 'home-ruler'.

How do you pronounce Heinrich?

It's said HYN-rikh /ˈhaɪn.rɪx/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Heinrich a boy or girl name?

Heinrich is a boy's name.

How popular is Heinrich?

Heinrich is a rare name in the U.S.