Henry Burden

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Henry Burden — home ruler
548K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Henry Burden is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Henry is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Heimirich, composed of heim (home) and ric (power, ruler). Borne by eight kings of England. The surname Burden: Alfie Burden, English professional snooker player Amanda Burden (née Mortimer; born 1944), American urban planner Arthur Scott Burden (1879–1921), American equestrian Barry Burden (born 1971), American political scientist Bob Burden, American cartoon artist Bob Burden (academic), English educational researcher and theorist Carter Burden (1941–1996), American politician Chris Burden, American avant-garde artist Doug Burden (born 1965), American rower Francis Burden (1829/30–1882), British chess player Fred Burden (1852–1897), editor, Adelaide Advertiser Harold Nelson Burden (1860–1930), English. Henry is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 548K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Henry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Henry

Meaning: home ruler

Germanic

From the Old High German Heimirich, composed of heim (home) and ric (power, ruler). Borne by eight kings of England.

Surname: Burden

English

Alfie Burden, English professional snooker player Amanda Burden (née Mortimer; born 1944), American urban planner Arthur Scott Burden (1879–1921), American equestrian Barry Burden (born 1971), American political scientist Bob Burden, American cartoon artist Bob Burden (academic), English educational researcher and theorist Carter Burden (1941–1996), American politician Chris Burden, American avant-garde artist Doug Burden (born 1965), American rower Francis Burden (1829/30–1882), British chess player Fred Burden (1852–1897), editor, Adelaide Advertiser Harold Nelson Burden (1860–1930), English.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Henry is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Henry by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Henry has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Harry
  • Hal
  • Enrico
  • Henri
  • Heinrich
  • Henrik

Notable People Named Henry Burden

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Henry Burden:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Henry?
The first name Henry originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Heimirich, composed of heim (home) and ric (power, ruler). Borne by eight kings of England.
When was Henry most popular?
The name Henry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burden?
The surname Burden originates from English. Alfie Burden, English professional snooker player Amanda Burden (née Mortimer; born 1944), American urban planner Arthur Scott Burden (1879–1921), American equestrian Barry Burden (born 1971), American political scientist Bob Burden, American cartoon artist Bob Burden (academic), English educational researcher and theorist Carter Burden (1941–1996), American politician Chris Burden, American avant-garde artist Doug Burden (born 1965), American rower Francis Burden (1829/30–1882), British chess player Fred Burden (1852–1897), editor, Adelaide Advertiser Harold Nelson Burden (1860–1930), English.
What are the origins of the name Henry Burden?
The name Henry Burden combines two different traditions: the first name Henry has Germanic roots, while the surname Burden originates from English.
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