Henrik
Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Henrik: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2017.
From the Germanic *Heimrich*, meaning ‘home ruler,’ Henrik is the Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Henry, carrying a sense of steady, domestic authority. Its most celebrated bearer is towering playwright Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906), whose works like *A Doll’s House* revolutionised modern theatre. In sport, Swedish goaltender Henrik Lundqvist earned legend status with the New York Rangers. Though less tied to place names than Henry, the name’s royal associations include Prince Henrik of Denmark, consort to Queen Margrethe II. A strong, classic choice across Nordic and Baltic nations, Henrik remains a popular pick in Scotland too, offering a timeless yet slightly continental alternative to Henry or Harry.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20174 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7033 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2001
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y