Henok
Every Henok since 1989 — 327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Henok
Henok is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,493 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 327 American babies have been named Henok. Its peak came in 2008, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Henok stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Henok year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,493 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,116 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,973 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,459 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,809 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,921 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,857 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,398 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,387 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,825 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,225 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,030 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,812 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,011 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,829 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,551 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,136 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,802 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,390 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,994 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,009 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,909 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,521 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,203 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,291 |
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Famous people named Henok
- Henok Goitom Soccer player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Henok in 2025?
Henok ranked #8,493 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Henok?
327 babies have been named Henok in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Henok most popular?
Henok peaked in 2008, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Henok a boy or girl name?
Henok is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Henok rising or falling?
Henok is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Henok?
Well-known people named Henok include Henok Goitom (soccer player).