How Many People Are Named Henretta?

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

Henretta
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Henretta is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 1,462,591 Americans bearing it today. That's just 226 people in the US! Interestingly, most Henrettas are over 60, making it a name strongly associated with older generations.

~151
Living in US
1 in 2,195,028
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Henrietta
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Traditional Dignified Resilient
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge in various situations.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

540
Worldwide Bearers
#362,702
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
320
🇯🇲 Jamaica
90
🇳🇬 Nigeria
51
🇱🇷 Liberia
49
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇬🇧 England
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇬🇧 Scotland
2
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
226 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
18
Would be 30–60 (1%)
1,268
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 1,286 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
76

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

📜 Henretta Through the Generations

Henretta peaked in popularity in 1916 with 50 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 226 Henrettas living in the US, with the majority being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that the name is predominantly held by older individuals, giving it a classic, old-school feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 114
South Carolina 52
Alabama 49
Georgia 23
North Carolina 22
Louisiana 15
Texas 11
Arkansas 5

✨ Similar Names to Henretta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Henretta's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Henretta

How Many People Have the Name Henretta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 151 people in the United States currently share the name Henretta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,195,028 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Henretta a Common or Rare Name?

Henretta is classified as Very 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 Henretta Mean?

Henretta means "creative variant of Henrietta" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Henretta Most Popular?

The name Henretta reached peak popularity in 1916, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Henretta?

Approximately 151 people named Henretta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 151. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,195,028 Americans.

Is Henretta a rare name?

Henretta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,195,028 Americans has this name.

What does the name Henretta mean?

Henretta means "creative variant of Henrietta" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Henretta more male or female?

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

When was Henretta most popular?

Henretta peaked in 1916 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US151
All-Time Births151
1 in X1 in 2,195,028
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1916
World Rank#362,702
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.