Pedrohenrique
A Portuguese combination name meaning "rock" and "estate ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 113 living Americans carry the first name Pedrohenrique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pedrohenrique today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pedrohenrique births was 2007 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pedrohenrique. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
113
~ 1 in 3,033,224 Americans
Peak year
2007
17 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,650
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Pedrohenrique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pedrohenrique from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 75 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pedrohenrique by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pedrohenrique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pedrohenriques live
Origin
Meaning and history of Pedrohenrique
Pedrohenrique is a compound given name that combines the Portuguese names Pedro and Henrique. The name Pedro finds its origins in the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock." It is derived from the word "petra," which refers to a rock or boulder. This name has a deep connection with the Bible, as it was given to the apostle Simon by Jesus Christ, who declared, "You are Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church."
The name Henrique has its roots in the Germanic name Heimrich, which translates to "ruler of the home" or "lord of the house." It was popularized in medieval times and has been widely used across Europe, including in Portugal, where it took on the spelling Henrique.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pedrohenrique can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Age of Exploration. A Portuguese explorer named Pedrohenrique de Barcelos is mentioned in historical records as one of the early settlers in Brazil, arriving in the country around 1530.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Pedrohenrique. In the 17th century, Pedrohenrique de Moura was a prominent Portuguese nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Portuguese Restoration War against Spain.
Moving into the 19th century, Pedrohenrique de Sousa Hollanda was a Brazilian poet and writer, known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Brazil. He was born in 1829 and passed away in 1885.
In the 20th century, Pedrohenrique Teixeira was a celebrated Brazilian sculptor and artist, recognized for his innovative and avant-garde works. He was born in 1919 and lived until 2012, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the world of art.
Another notable figure was Pedrohenrique Lara, a Brazilian journalist and writer who made significant contributions to the field of investigative journalism. He was born in 1948 and is still active today, having published numerous books and articles throughout his career.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Pedrohenrique throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the cultural tapestry of their time.
People
Pedrohenrique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pedrohenrique as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pedrohenrique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pedrohenrique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 113 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pedrohenrique going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,033,224 US residents.
Is Pedrohenrique a common name?
We classify Pedrohenrique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 114 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pedrohenrique most popular?
The single biggest year for Pedrohenrique was 2007, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pedrohenrique is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pedrohenrique a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pedrohenrique in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.