The baby name Henning is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɛnɪŋ/ (HEN-ing).
The baby name Henning is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɛnɪŋ/ (HEN-ing).
Henning is Danish, Germanic, Norwegian in Origin.
Henning is a Germanic given name rooted in the diminutive traditions of Low German and Scandinavian languages, derived from Heinrich/Henrik (cognate of Henry). It ultimately goes back to Old High German heim 'home' + rihhi/ric 'ruler,' giving the sense of “ruler of the household” or “estate leader.” The -ing ending functions as a pet-name suffix or, in some dialects, a patronymic marker, which explains its parallel life as both a forename and a surname across northern Europe.
Recorded in medieval Hanseatic towns and enduring in Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, Henning saw steady use into the 20th century. Notable bearers include Swedish novelist Henning Mankell, German alchemist Henning Brand, and Norwegian footballer Henning Berg. Variants and related forms encompass Hennig, Henne, Heine, Heiko, Henrik, Heinrich, Henry, Henri, and Dutch Henk; familiar nicknames include Henni/Henny.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #67 | 808 | 7,401 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #110 | 74 | 1,509 |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #120 | 15 | 444 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| DK | 0 | #127 | 84 | 5,198 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #136 | 2 | 1,769 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #199 | 2,251 | 5,697 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #225 | 11 | 6,830 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| Germany | 0 | #254 | 203 | 2,542 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| ZA | 0 | #412 | 36 | 14,421 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #647 | 36 | 3,552 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #886 | 7 | 7,044 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #913 | 268 | 25,619 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #937 | 15 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Henning is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:
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