1,732births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Sweden
#166Sweden 2025
Henning is a boy name family recorded 1,732 times in 5 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#166 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2023, at 90.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Henning
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henning | German | 1,237 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #166 | 2023 | ▲ 7 % |
| Henning | German | 302 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 1915 | ▼ 30 % |
| Henning | German | 183 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | #360 | 2018 | – |
| Henning | German | 5 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | – | 2017 | – |
| Henning | German | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1943 | – |
Questions about Henning
How popular is the name Henning?
In 2025 it ranked #166 in Sweden. Official registers record 1,732 births across 5 countries.
When was Henning most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2023, at 90.7 births per 100,000.
Is Henning a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Henning is a boy name.