At a glance
- In short
- Mchenry is a strong and distinguished Scottish name meaning "son of Henry," associated with qualities like strength, leadership, and resilience.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1975 (#5,464)
- Babies in 1975
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,915 in 1914
- First recorded
- 1914
Meaning of Mchenry
Mchenry is a strong and distinguished name of Scottish origin, meaning "son of Henry." This name has a rich history and is associated with qualities like strength, leadership, and resilience. The pronunciation of Mchenry in American English is muh-KEN-ree (/məˈkɛnri/). Over the years, the name Mchenry has been given to a modest number of baby boys in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity. It carries an air of tradition and nobility while still being unique and memorable. With its timeless appeal and solid sound, Mchenry is a wonderful choice for parents seeking a name with character for their little boy.
How to pronounce Mchenry
English
- Pronounced muh-KEN-ree /məˈkɛnri/
Popularity of Mchenry in the U.S.
Mchenry was last recorded in the U.S. in 1975, ranked #5,464 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,915 in 1914. It first appears in the records in 1914.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1914–1975 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 | 5,464 | back (not recorded in 1950–1974) |
| 1949 | 5 | 3,690 | back (not recorded in 1934–1948) |
| 1933 | 7 | 3,004 | back (not recorded in 1931–1932) |
| 1930 | 6 | 3,592 | back (not recorded in 1928–1929) |
| 1927 | 5 | 4,210 | back (not recorded in 1926) |
| 1925 | 5 | 4,197 | back (not recorded in 1923–1924) |
| 1922 | 7 | 3,532 | back (not recorded in 1916–1921) |
| 1915 | 5 | 3,825 | ▼ 910 |
| 1914 | 6 | 2,915 | new |