How popular is the name Henning?

In 2013, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Henning, ranking 4,685th. Its peak was 2003, with 3 births.

Is Henning a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 302 US babies named Henning since 1880 were boys.

When was Henning most popular?

2014 in the United States, when 18 babies were named Henning, its highest rank at 5,131st.

Is Henning also a surname?

Yes. Henning is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.

The first name Henning

A boy’s name.

2 syllables Male Also a surname

Popularity

Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

Henning last appeared in the official list in 2013, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 2003, with 3 births (#3,467).

babies named Henning, 1996–2025

#4,685

rank in 2013

2003

peak year

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Henning with other names.

Popularity in the United States

Babies named Henning at birth, 1880–2025

In 2025, 7 boys born in the United States were named Henning, the 10,057th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2014, when 18 were.

302

babies named Henning since 1880

#10,057

rank in 2025

2014

peak year

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Famous people named Henning

29 on Wikidata, most written-about first

Henning von Tresckow
German general and member of the resistance of 20 July 1944 (1901-1944)
Henning Jensen
Danish footballer (1949-2017)
Henning Fritz
German handball player, born 1974
Henning Carlsen
Danish film director, producer, screenwriter and film editor (1927-2014)
Henning Larsen
Architect (1925-2013)
Henning Enoksen
Danish footballer and coach (1935-2016)
Henning Christophersen
Danish politician (1939-2016)
Henning von Holtzendorff
German admiral (1853-1919)
Henning Holst
Danish field hockey player (1891-1975)
Henning Frenzel
East German footballer, born 1942
Henning Bommel
German cyclist, born 1983
Henning Munk Jensen
Danish footballer (1947–2023)

Questions

How popular is the name Henning?: In 2013, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Henning, ranking 4,685th. Its peak was 2003, with 3 births.
Is Henning a boy's or a girl's name?: Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 302 US babies named Henning since 1880 were boys.
When was Henning most popular?: 2014 in the United States, when 18 babies were named Henning, its highest rank at 5,131st.
Is Henning also a surname?: Yes. Henning is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.