Henrique
Henrique is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or ruler of the estate.
Origin and history
Henrique is the Portuguese form of the Germanic name Henry. It translates to 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the estate'. While relatively rare in the United States, it maintains steady usage as a classic Portuguese given name.
Popularity in the United States
643 babies in the United States have been named Henrique since 1880. It ranks #4033 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- MA (72.3 %)
- FL (18.8 %)
- CT (4.5 %)
- NJ (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 83 |
| 2000-2010 | 161 |
| 2010-2019 | 142 |
| 2020-2029 | 159 |
Famous people named Henrique
- Henrique Capriles: Politician, Lawyer
- Henrique Meirelles: Economist, Politician
Nicknames
Rick, Quique
Fun facts
- Prince Henry the Navigator, a key figure in the Age of Discovery, was known as Infante Dom Henrique in Portugal.
- It shares the exact same Germanic roots as Henry, Heinrich, and Enrique.