Holding steady, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Henrique since 1966
Babies named Henrique per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 161 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s | 159 |
Meaning & origin
Henrique is the Portuguese form of Henry, a name with deep roots in Germanic Europe. In the U.S., it has seen modest use since 1966, with a peak in popularity in 2022. As of 2025, the name ranks 3,583, with approximately 1 in 55,099 boys receiving it. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, and it is most common in Massachusetts. Henrique carries a sense of tradition and cultural heritage, particularly within Portuguese-speaking communities.
Henrique is the Portuguese form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of heim 'home' and ric 'ruler'. It has been used in Portugal and Brazil since the Middle Ages, often associated with nobility and royalty.
Where Henrique is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Henrique” around the world
Where Henrique lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rique, Ricky, Henri
Sibling names for Henrique
Names that share Henrique's style, for a brother or sister.
