Enrique
Boy name · German · Hispanic · Spanish
Meaningruler of the home · Spanish form of Henry
- US rank
- #571
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #221 in 2000
517 babies were named Enrique in the US in 2025. It has dropped 69 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Enrique you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Enrique
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Spanish singer, songwriter and producer (born 1975)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,304 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Enrique, 517 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Enrique would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEnrique has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Enriques, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2000, when it reached #221.
- Then vs nowEnrique was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,278 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,304.
- TrendEnrique has slipped 69 places over the last five years and now sits at #571. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedEnrique is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #193, followed by California (#289) and Arizona (#332). It's in the top 1,000 in 21 states.
- MeaningEnrique is a Spanish form of Henry, which means “ruler of the home”. Our records link it to German, Hispanic and Spanish roots.
About the name Enrique
Enrique is a boy name of German, Hispanic and Spanish origin meaning “ruler of the home”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-que”. US birth records list Enrique for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 135 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #221 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #571, with 517 babies.
Origin:German namesHispanic namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 | 39,541 boys |
| 1890s | 28 | 35,298 boys |
| 1900s | 82 | 12,207 boys |
| 1910s | 76 | 13,208 boys |
| 1920s | 130 | 7,704 boys |
| 1930s | 123 | 8,098 boys |
| 1940s | 115 | 8,672 boys |
| 1950s | 140 | 7,165 boys |
| 1960s | 221 | 4,529 boys |
| 1970s | 375 | 2,667 boys |
| 1980s | 413 | 2,421 boys |
| 1990s | 607 | 1,648 boys |
| 2000s | 649 | 1,541 boys |
| 2010s | 387 | 2,582 boys |
| 2020s | 315 | 3,170 boys |
Other spellings of Enrique
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Enrique
What does the name Enrique mean?
Enrique means “ruler of the home” in Spanish, as a form of Henry.
What is the origin of the name Enrique?
Enrique has German, Hispanic, Spanish roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Enrique a boy or girl name?
Enrique is a boy name.
How popular is the name Enrique?
Enrique ranked #571 for US boys in 2025, given to 517 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#221).