Henry Kato

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Henry Kato — home ruler
548K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Henry Kato 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 Kato: Katō, Kato, Katou or Katoh (加藤, characters for "add/increase" and "wisteria") is the 10th most common Japanese surname. Ai Kato (加藤 あい; born 1982), Japanese actress and idol Akemi Kato (加藤 明美; born 1970), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (加藤 彰子; born 1988), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (curler) (加藤 彰子; born 1978), Japanese curler and coach Atsushi Kato (加藤 充志; born 1974), Japanese Go player Ayuko Kato (加藤 鮎子; born 1979), Japanese politician Cha Katō (加藤 茶; born 1943), Japanese comedian, actor and musician Chihiro Kato (volleyball) (加藤 千尋; born 1988), Japanese volleyball playe. 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: Kato

Vietnamese

Katō, Kato, Katou or Katoh (加藤, characters for "add/increase" and "wisteria") is the 10th most common Japanese surname. Ai Kato (加藤 あい; born 1982), Japanese actress and idol Akemi Kato (加藤 明美; born 1970), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (加藤 彰子; born 1988), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (curler) (加藤 彰子; born 1978), Japanese curler and coach Atsushi Kato (加藤 充志; born 1974), Japanese Go player Ayuko Kato (加藤 鮎子; born 1979), Japanese politician Cha Katō (加藤 茶; born 1943), Japanese comedian, actor and musician Chihiro Kato (volleyball) (加藤 千尋; born 1988), Japanese volleyball playe.

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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 Kato

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 Kato:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Kato?
The surname Kato originates from Vietnamese. Katō, Kato, Katou or Katoh (加藤, characters for "add/increase" and "wisteria") is the 10th most common Japanese surname. Ai Kato (加藤 あい; born 1982), Japanese actress and idol Akemi Kato (加藤 明美; born 1970), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (加藤 彰子; born 1988), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (curler) (加藤 彰子; born 1978), Japanese curler and coach Atsushi Kato (加藤 充志; born 1974), Japanese Go player Ayuko Kato (加藤 鮎子; born 1979), Japanese politician Cha Katō (加藤 茶; born 1943), Japanese comedian, actor and musician Chihiro Kato (volleyball) (加藤 千尋; born 1988), Japanese volleyball playe.
What are the origins of the name Henry Kato?
The name Henry Kato combines two different traditions: the first name Henry has Germanic roots, while the surname Kato originates from Vietnamese.
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