Enrique
Enrique is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich meaning 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler'. It carries a regal, traditional quality with deep roots in Iberian royalty and culture.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 509. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 850
- 2012: 821
- 2013: 765
- 2014: 748
- 2015: 714
- 2016: 696
- 2017: 601
- 2018: 611
- 2019: 611
- 2020: 580
- 2021: 567
- 2022: 545
- 2023: 517
- 2024: 544
- 2025: 517
- 2026 (projected): 509
Good to Know
- •Very popular in Spanish-speaking countries and communities
- •English speakers may need guidance on pronunciation (en-REE-kay)
- •Has strong royal associations in Spanish and Portuguese history
- •Easily crosses cultural boundaries with nickname options like Ricky
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Famous People
Enrique Iglesias
Spanish singer and songwriter
Enrique Peña Nieto
Former President of Mexico
Enrique Tarrio
Political activist
Enrique Bunbury
Spanish rock singer
Statistics
61,234
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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