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Henriette

Girl name

Henriette has been given to 1,373 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1915.

Meaning & origin

From French Henriette, feminine form of Henri (“Henry”) coined in the seventeenth century; in English more popular as Harriet and Henrietta.

Origin: French

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,373

Peak year

1915 (53 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Rank through the decades

Henriette's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.

YearGirls rank
1900#898

— means outside the top 1000 that year.

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Henriette — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Henriette.

FAQ

How popular is the name Henriette?

Henriette has been given to 1,373 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Henriette peak?

Henriette peaked in 1915, when 53 babies were given the name.

Is Henriette a girl or boy name?

Henriette is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Henriette are girls).

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