Henryk
Boy name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Henryk: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2020.
Henryk is the Polish form of Henry, ultimately from the Germanic name *Heimirīks*, meaning “home ruler” – a compound of *heim* (home) and *rīk* (ruler, power). Best known among its bearers are the Nobel Prize‑winning novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz, author of *Quo Vadis*, and the virtuoso violinist and composer Henryk Wieniawski. The name is also borne by several Polish saints, adding a layer of religious heritage. In Scotland, Henryk remains an uncommon but distinctive choice, reflecting the country’s increasing cultural diversity; its English counterpart Henry, however, has been consistently popular north of the border. A notable variant is the German Heinrich, while the feminine Henryka also exists.
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20206 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6194 babies
- Total births
- 20since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y