From Old Germanic 'heimirich', combining 'haim' (home) with 'ric' (power), the pragmatic household leader.
Nicknames
hank · harry · hal · henri
Vibe
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How it ages.
Explosive revival in US and UK since 2010s after near-century of dormancy; now top-10 in both countries.
The cultural moment.
Anglo-American markets peaked 2015-2025 with royal association (Prince Henry); strong sustained usage. Currently ranks #6 in Germany, #6 in the US and #10 in the UK.