Enrique
Enrique is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or ruler of the estate.
Origin and history
Enrique is the Spanish form of the Germanic name Henry, composed of elements meaning home or estate and ruler. It has a long royal history in Spain and has been consistently used in the United States, maintaining a steady presence in SSA birth data.
Popularity in the United States
61,234 babies in the United States have been named Enrique since 1880. It ranks #443 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #533.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.5 %)
- TX (29 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 112 |
| 1910-1920 | 493 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,432 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,305 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,733 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,829 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,200 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,166 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,625 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,782 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,930 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,295 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,270 |
Famous people named Enrique
- Enrique Iglesias: Singer, Songwriter
- Enrique Peña Nieto: Politician, President
- Enrique Murciano: Actor
Nicknames
Quique, Kike, Rique
Fun facts
- Enrique was borne by four kings of Castile, helping establish its enduring popularity across the Spanish-speaking world.
- Enrique shares its Germanic etymological roots with the English name Henry, the French Henri, and the Italian Enrico.