How Many People Are Named Heinrich?

Complete statistics for the name Heinrich: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Heinrich
Rare
German

Heinrich means 'home ruler' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 485 people named Heinrich live in the US today, making up just 1 in 679,829 Americans. It's on the rise, peaking in 2024 with 26 births.

~7,858
Living in US
1 in 42,180
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Home ruler
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resolute
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

468,208
Worldwide Bearers
#2,164
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
409,807
🇦🇹 Austria
19,427
🇿🇦 South Africa
15,119
🇨🇭 Switzerland
10,506
🇮🇹 Italy
1,913
🇺🇸 United States
1,506
🇳🇦 Namibia
1,318
🇩🇰 Denmark
1,124
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,074
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,010

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
485 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
364
Would be under 30 (72%)
101
Would be 30–60 (20%)
41
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 506 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Heinrich Through the Generations

Heinrich, a name steeped in history and rooted in Germanic origins, has seen a resurgence in recent years. With only 485 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it stands out as a unique choice. The majority of those named Heinrich are young, with 72% under 30, indicating its status as a modern, newer-generation name. This trend suggests that Heinrich is gaining popularity among parents looking for a distinctive yet traditional moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 12
Wisconsin 5

⭐ Famous People Named Heinrich

Heinrich is a German given name of ancient Germanic origin and a cognate to Henry. The female forms are Henrike and Henriette. The most famous patron saint is Henry, as the German Emperor Henry II.…

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✨ Similar Names to Heinrich

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Heinrich's German roots

📄 About the Name Heinrich

How Many People Have the Name Heinrich?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,858 people in the United States currently share the name Heinrich. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,180 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Heinrich a Common or Rare Name?

Heinrich is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Heinrich Mean?

Heinrich means "home ruler" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Heinrich in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Heinrich Most Popular?

The name Heinrich reached peak popularity in 2024, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Heinrich?

Approximately 7,858 people named Heinrich live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,858. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,180 Americans.

Is Heinrich a rare name?

Heinrich is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,180 Americans has this name.

What does the name Heinrich mean?

Heinrich means "home ruler" and comes from German origins.

Is Heinrich more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Heinrich are male and 0% are female.

When was Heinrich most popular?

Heinrich peaked in 2024 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,858
All-Time Births7,858
1 in X1 in 42,180
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2024
World Rank#2,164
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.