Ruler of the home
Henrik is the Scandinavian and German variation of the name Henry. It is derived from the Germanic name Heimerich, combining the elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (power or ruler).
Less common today
Henrik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #759 in 2018.
Influential 19th-century Norwegian playwright
Swedish NHL goaltender known as 'The King'
Swedish professional golfer
Former captain of the Detroit Red Wings
Nobel Prize-winning Danish biochemist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
