Boy · #7,895 in 2026

Henok

Name: Popularity of the name Henok in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Henok, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,895

Peak Rank

#4,668 (2008)

Total Babies

329

5-Yr Trend

-45%

1989

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#4668

Peak Rank

329

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Henok

Henok first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 18 Henoks were born — ranking #5,067 that year. As of 2026, Henok ranks #7,895 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-45%). In total, more than 329 Henoks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Henok

Phonetically similar names — useful when Henok is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Henoch
Hynek
Heinecke
Hammock
Hammack
Hiena
Heena
Hommock
Hamac
Wieneke
Hemic
Honig

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Henok

What does the name Henok mean?

Henok is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Henok in 2026?

In 2026, Henok ranks #7,895 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Henok most popular?

Henok reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #4,668 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Henok most popular?

Henok has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Henok.

Is Henok a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Henok is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Henok?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Henok include Taro, Eliasar, Jaray. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Henok

Henok is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 329 births in the dataset. Henok's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #4,668. Use the chart and map above to compare Henok's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.