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Enrrique

en-REE-kay · Variant spelling of Enrique, Spanish form of Henry, meaning 'home ruler'.

Peak popularity
1998
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 1998

Declining since 1998.

Popularity of Enrrique since 1921

Babies named Enrrique per year in U.S. Social Security records.

9182719602000Most births 1998Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1920s43
1930s6
1940s15
1950s37
1960s27
1970s46
1980s71
1990s159
2000s151
2010s52
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Enrrique is a rare variant spelling of the classic Spanish name Enrique. First recorded in U.S. births in 1921, it saw its peak in 1998 but has been declining in use since that year. As of 2025, it is given to fewer than five boys per year, and it has never ranked in the national top 1000. The doubled 'r' distinguishes it from the standard Enrique, likely reflecting a phonetic preference or regional usage. Because of its rarity, no states recorded a notable concentration of the name. Enrrique offers a distinctive twist on a well-established name, appealing to parents who want Spanish heritage with a unique spelling.

Enrrique is a respelling of Enrique, the Spanish form of the Germanic name Henry, derived from the elements 'heim' meaning 'home' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler'. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries, though the double-r spelling is uncommon. It may reflect a phonetic spelling to emphasize the trilled 'r' sound.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ricky, Kike, Quique

Variants: Enrique, Henrique, Henry

Sibling names for Enrrique

Names that share Enrrique's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Enrrique mean?
Enrrique is a variant spelling of Enrique, the Spanish form of Henry, which means 'home ruler'.
How popular is the name Enrrique?
Enrrique is extremely rare; it has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 in recent years. Its peak usage was in 1998, but it has been falling in use since then.
Is Enrrique a boy's name?
Yes, Enrrique is almost exclusively used for boys.