Is Enrique a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Enrique is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Enrique?

It’s currently ranked #476 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Enrique?

en-REE-kay · IPA: /ɛnˈri.keɪ/

Enrique Boy

Popularity: #476 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationen-REE-kay / ɛnˈri.keɪ

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: ruler of the home; Portuguese: home ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Enrique is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Henry. It has been a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries and has historical significance due to its association with various kings and nobles. The name has also been embraced in popular culture, particularly in music and entertainment. Enrique is often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Trend Summary

Enrique has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with notable peaks in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Variants

Enri
Kike

International Variants

Henrique (Portuguese)
Heinrich (German)
Enrico (Italian)

Famous people named Enrique

Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish singer and songwriter known for his contributions to Latin pop music.

Enrique Peña Nieto served as the President of Mexico from 2012 to 2018.

Enrique Bunbury is a Spanish singer-songwriter recognized for his work in rock music.

Enrique Murciano is an American actor known for his role in the television series 'Without a Trace.'.

Fictional characters named Enrique

Enrique is a character in the animated film 'The Book of Life,' known for his adventurous spirit.

Enrique is a character in the video game series 'Kingdom Hearts,' serving as a supporting character.

Sibling Suggestions

Diego Carlos Luis Santiago Mateo Javier

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Enrique was first seen in the United States in 1880. Enrique has ranked as high as #401 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Enrique has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Enrique (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	135	27%
TX	127	26%
FL	28	6%
AZ	26	5%
GA	19	4%
IL	15	3%
NC	14	3%
NY	13	3%
WA	12	2%
OK	12	2%
TN	10	2%
OH	9	2%
KS	8	2%
OR	8	2%
NV	8	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	5
1882	5
1883	6
1885	7
1888	5
1892	7
1895	10
1896	10
1898	7
1900	9
1901	9
1902	7
1903	7
1904	7
1905	13
1906	20
1907	11
1908	11
1909	18
1910	21
1911	18
1912	27
1913	31
1914	48
1915	68
1916	47
1917	74
1918	72
1919	87
1920	94
1921	99
1922	123
1923	114
1924	148
1925	151
1926	159
1927	163
1928	194
1929	187
1930	178
1931	152
1932	145
1933	123
1934	107
1935	106
1936	121
1937	136
1938	126
1939	111
1940	123
1941	123
1942	144
1943	160
1944	154
1945	163
1946	202
1947	218
1948	223
1949	223
1950	233
1951	240
1952	268
1953	274
1954	280
1955	277
1956	275
1957	308
1958	316
1959	358
1960	366
1961	373
1962	376
1963	412
1964	430
1965	371
1966	424
1967	453
1968	454
1969	540
1970	583
1971	540
1972	597
1973	614
1974	623
1975	643
1976	646
1977	579
1978	631
1979	709
1980	795
1981	736
1982	755
1983	777
1984	715
1985	700
1986	773
1987	729
1988	755
1989	888
1990	1,022
1991	1,065
1992	1,056
1993	1,067
1994	1,068
1995	1,069
1996	1,326
1997	1,349
1998	1,323
1999	1,436
2000	1,537
2001	1,438
2002	1,301
2003	1,355
2004	1,295
2005	1,259
2006	1,234
2007	1,241
2008	1,221
2009	1,049
2010	878
2011	848
2012	820
2013	765
2014	748
2015	714
2016	696
2017	600
2018	611
2019	611
2020	580
2021	567
2022	545
2023	516
2024	543