Declining since 2000, #571 for boys today.
Popularity of Enrique since 1880
Babies named Enrique per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 |
| 1890s | 34 |
| 1900s | 112 |
| 1910s | 493 |
| 1920s | 1,432 |
| 1930s | 1,305 |
| 1940s | 1,733 |
| 1950s | 2,829 |
| 1960s | 4,200 |
| 1970s | 6,166 |
| 1980s | 7,625 |
| 1990s | 11,782 |
| 2000s | 12,930 |
| 2010s | 7,295 |
| 2020s | 3,270 |
Meaning & origin
Enrique is the Spanish equivalent of Henry, a name with Germanic roots meaning 'ruler of the home.' In the United States, Enrique has been in consistent use since at least 1880, and it reached its peak popularity in 2000. Since then, its usage has been falling, but it remains a recognizable choice. As of 2025, it ranks 571st, with a frequency of about 1 in 3,304 births. The name is most common in states with large Hispanic populations, such as New Mexico, California, and Arizona. Its classic royal history and familiar sound in both Spanish and English contribute to its enduring appeal. While no longer at its peak, Enrique continues to be a solid, culturally rich name for boys.
Enrique is the Spanish form of Henry, which derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of heim 'home' and ric 'power, ruler'. It has been used in Spain since the Middle Ages and was borne by several Spanish kings, establishing it as a classic royal name. The name spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world and remains widely popular.
Where Enrique is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Enrique” around the world
Where Enrique lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kike, Quique, Rico
Sibling names for Enrique
Names that share Enrique's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Enrique
Names whose popularity has moved with Enrique's over the last 50 years.
