Enrique Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Enrique is made famous by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesisas.

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A Deep Dive

Enrique Overview

Meaning

Home ruler

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, combining “haim” (home) and “ric” (ruler)​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ɛnˈriː.kɛ/

Popularity

Enrique is a prominent name in Spanish-speaking countries, often associated with strong cultural roots. In the USA, it ranked #562 for boys in 2023​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Exotic, Traditional

Associated Traits

Strong, authoritative, charismatic, determined.

Name Day

January 19th
A Deep Dive

Enrique Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Henry, Henrik, Heinrich, Enrico, Henrique, Henri, Enric, Hendrik, Heinrik, Hein

Common Nicknames

Enri, Rique, Quico, Kike, Enriquito, Rico, Henry, Kiki, Quique, Rick, Ricky

Diminutives

Enriquito, Kikito, Rico, Quiquito

Famous People

  • Enrique Iglesias
    (Spanish Singer)
  • Enrique Peña Nieto
    (Mexican Politician)
  • Enrique Bunbury
    (Spanish Rock Singer)
  • Enrique Murciano
    (American Actor)
  • Enrique Hernández
    (Puerto Rican Baseball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Enrique Morales
    ("Oz," TV Series)
  • Enrique
    ("Under the Same Moon," Film)
  • Enrique
    ("Flipped," Film)
  • Enrique
    ("Robotech," TV Series)
  • Enrique
    ("We the Animals," Film)

Places

  • Enrique
    (Vaupes, Colombia)
  • Enrique
    (Guainia, Colombia)
  • Enrique
    (Camarines Norte, Philippines)
  • Enrique
    (Huancavelica, Peru)

What Is the Meaning of Enrique?

Enrique means “home ruler”. Peopl with the name tend to have strong leadership qualities and a natural ability to guide and protect those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Enrique?

Enrique is of Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which means “home ruler.”

Enrique Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Enrique in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5172021#5422022#5622023
Top 3 Rankings#2212000#2281996#2301997

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Enrique

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023562
(-20 from 2022)
515
(-30 from 2022)
0.02812
2022542
(-25 from 2021)
545
(-22 from 2021)
0.02910
2021517
(-14 from 2020)
567
(-12 from 2020)
0.03026
2020503
(-23 from 2019)
579
(-32 from 2019)
0.03130
2019480
(-4 from 2018)
611
No change from 2018
0.03179
2018476
(+11 from 2017)
611
(+11 from 2017)
0.03143
2017487
(-43 from 2016)
600
(-96 from 2016)
0.03032
2016444
(-14 from 2015)
696
(-18 from 2015)
0.03436
2015430
(-15 from 2014)
714
(-34 from 2014)
0.03492
2014415
(-25 from 2013)
748
(-17 from 2013)
0.03650
2013390
(-21 from 2012)
765
(-55 from 2012)
0.03786
2012369
(-15 from 2011)
820
(-28 from 2011)
0.04041
2011354
(-5 from 2010)
848
(-30 from 2010)
0.04174
2010349
(-42 from 2009)
878
(-171 from 2009)
0.04274
2009307
(-28 from 2008)
1049
(-172 from 2008)
0.04946
2008279
(-2 from 2007)
1221
(-20 from 2007)
0.05600
2007277
(+4 from 2006)
1241
(+7 from 2006)
0.05603
2006281
(-20 from 2005)
1234
(-25 from 2005)
0.05629
2005261
(-5 from 2004)
1259
(-36 from 2004)
0.05918
2004256
(-8 from 2003)
1295
(-60 from 2003)
0.06128
2003248
(+1 from 2002)
1355
(+54 from 2002)
0.06449
2002249
(-13 from 2001)
1301
(-137 from 2001)
0.06295
2001236
(-15 from 2000)
1438
(-99 from 2000)
0.06952
2000221
(+9 from 1999)
1537
(+101 from 1999)
0.07360
1999230
(+7 from 1998)
1436
(+113 from 1998)
0.07043
1998237
(-7 from 1997)
1323
(-26 from 1997)
0.06525
1997230
(-2 from 1996)
1349
(+23 from 1996)
0.06752
1996228
(+34 from 1995)
1326
(+257 from 1995)
0.06618
1995262
(+4 from 1994)
1069
(+2 from 1994)
0.05315
1994266
(+5 from 1993)
1067
No change from 1993
0.05235
1993271
(-1 from 1992)
1067
(+11 from 1992)
0.05166
1992270
(-15 from 1991)
1056
(-9 from 1991)
0.05031
1991255
(+8 from 1990)
1065
(+43 from 1990)
0.05024
1990263
(+17 from 1989)
1022
(+134 from 1989)
0.04749
1989280
(+22 from 1988)
888
(+133 from 1988)
0.04237
1988302
(-8 from 1987)
755
(+26 from 1987)
0.03771
1987294
(-18 from 1986)
729
(-44 from 1986)
0.03738
1986276
(+17 from 1985)
773
(+73 from 1985)
0.04023
1985293
(-6 from 1984)
700
(-14 from 1984)
0.03637
1984287
(-21 from 1983)
714
(-63 from 1983)
0.03805
1983266
(+12 from 1982)
777
(+22 from 1982)
0.04169
1982278
(+2 from 1981)
755
(+18 from 1981)
0.04001
1981280
(-9 from 1980)
737
(-58 from 1980)
0.03957
1980271
(+13 from 1979)
795
(+86 from 1979)
0.04286
1979284
(+12 from 1978)
709
(+78 from 1978)
0.03958
1978296
(+26 from 1977)
631
(+52 from 1977)
0.03693
1977322
(-30 from 1976)
579
(-66 from 1976)
0.03387
1976292
(+3 from 1975)
645
(+1 from 1975)
0.03951
1975295
(+4 from 1974)
644
(+21 from 1974)
0.03969
1974299
(-4 from 1973)
623
(+10 from 1973)
0.03821
1973295
(+10 from 1972)
613
(+16 from 1972)
0.03799
1972305
(+36 from 1971)
597
(+57 from 1971)
0.03566
1971341
(-13 from 1970)
540
(-42 from 1970)
0.02971
1970328
(+8 from 1969)
582
(+42 from 1969)
0.03055
1969336
(+28 from 1968)
540
(+86 from 1968)
0.02952
1968364
(-14 from 1967)
454
(+1 from 1967)
0.02557
1967350
(+17 from 1966)
453
(+29 from 1966)
0.02546
1966367
(+42 from 1965)
424
(+53 from 1965)
0.02333
1965409
(-28 from 1964)
371
(-59 from 1964)
0.01958
1964381
(+12 from 1963)
430
(+18 from 1963)
0.02121
1963393
(+20 from 1962)
412
(+36 from 1962)
0.01996
1962413
(-4 from 1961)
376
(+3 from 1961)
0.01789
1961409
(+6 from 1960)
373
(+8 from 1960)
0.01729
1960415
(+2 from 1959)
365
(+6 from 1959)
0.01686
1959417
(+27 from 1958)
359
(+45 from 1958)
0.01657
1958444
(-7 from 1957)
314
(+5 from 1957)
0.01457
1957437
(+20 from 1956)
309
(+34 from 1956)
0.01412
1956457
(-10 from 1955)
275
(-2 from 1955)
0.01281
1955447
(-18 from 1954)
277
(-3 from 1954)
0.01325
1954429
(-5 from 1953)
280
(+6 from 1953)
0.01353
1953424
No change from 1952
274
(+6 from 1952)
0.01368
1952424
(+13 from 1951)
268
(+28 from 1951)
0.01358
1951437
No change from 1950
240
(+7 from 1950)
0.01255
1950437
(+9 from 1949)
233
(+10 from 1949)
0.01281
1949446
(-1 from 1948)
223
No change from 1948
0.01238
1948445
(+7 from 1947)
223
(+5 from 1947)
0.01251
1947452
(-7 from 1946)
218
(+16 from 1946)
0.01174
1946445
(+20 from 1945)
202
(+39 from 1945)
0.01224
1945465
(+26 from 1944)
163
(+9 from 1944)
0.01189
1944491
(-4 from 1943)
154
(-6 from 1943)
0.01109
1943487
(+22 from 1942)
160
(+16 from 1942)
0.01100
1942509
(+22 from 1941)
144
(+21 from 1941)
0.01023
1941531
(-7 from 1940)
123
No change from 1940
0.00980
1940524
(+20 from 1939)
123
(+12 from 1939)
0.01037
1939544
(-28 from 1938)
111
(-15 from 1938)
0.00979
1938516
(-26 from 1937)
126
(-10 from 1937)
0.01109
1937490
(+21 from 1936)
136
(+15 from 1936)
0.01244
1936511
(+47 from 1935)
121
(+15 from 1935)
0.01137
1935558
(+13 from 1934)
106
(-1 from 1934)
0.00991
1934571
(-65 from 1933)
107
(-16 from 1933)
0.01008
1933506
(-31 from 1932)
123
(-22 from 1932)
0.01206
1932475
(-17 from 1931)
145
(-7 from 1931)
0.01350
1931458
(-19 from 1930)
152
(-26 from 1930)
0.01421
1930439
(-8 from 1929)
178
(-9 from 1929)
0.01576
1929431
(-4 from 1928)
187
(-7 from 1928)
0.01688
1928427
(+47 from 1927)
194
(+31 from 1927)
0.01700
1927474
(+2 from 1926)
163
(+4 from 1926)
0.01403
1926476
(+17 from 1925)
159
(+8 from 1925)
0.01388
1925493
(+21 from 1924)
151
(+3 from 1924)
0.01311
1924514
(+75 from 1923)
148
(+34 from 1923)
0.01266
1923589
(-15 from 1922)
114
(-9 from 1922)
0.01007
1922574
(+73 from 1921)
123
(+24 from 1921)
0.01093
1921647
(+6 from 1920)
99
(+5 from 1920)
0.00870
1920653
(+10 from 1919)
94
(+7 from 1919)
0.00854
1919663
(+98 from 1918)
87
(+15 from 1918)
0.00857
1918761
(-55 from 1917)
72
(-2 from 1917)
0.00687
1917706
(+216 from 1916)
74
(+27 from 1916)
0.00771
1916922
(-207 from 1915)
47
(-21 from 1915)
0.00509
1915715
(+43 from 1914)
68
(+20 from 1914)
0.00772
1914758
(+113 from 1913)
48
(+17 from 1913)
0.00702
1913871
(-17 from 1912)
31
(+4 from 1912)
0.00578
1912854
(-95 from 1911)
27
(+9 from 1911)
0.00598
1911759
(-125 from 1910)
18
(-3 from 1910)
0.00746
1910634
(+2 from 1909)
21
(+3 from 1909)
0.01007
1909636
(+189 from 1908)
18
(+7 from 1908)
0.01018
1908825
(-10 from 1907)
11
No change from 1907
0.00661
1907815
(-312 from 1906)
11
(-9 from 1906)
0.00694
1906503
(+163 from 1905)
20
(+7 from 1905)
0.01388
1905666
(+300 from 1904)
13
(+6 from 1904)
0.00908
1904966
(-56 from 1903)
7
No change from 1903
0.00505
1903910
(+23 from 1902)
7
No change from 1902
0.00541
1902933
(-206 from 1901)
7
(-2 from 1901)
0.00527
1901727
(+175 from 1900)
9
No change from 1900
0.00779
1900902
(-17 from 1898)
9
(+2 from 1898)
0.00555
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1898885
(-163 from 1896)
7
(-3 from 1896)
0.00530
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1896722
(-37 from 1895)
10
No change from 1895
0.00775
1895685
(+176 from 1892)
10
(+3 from 1892)
0.00790
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1892861
(+170 from 1888)
7
(+2 from 1888)
0.00533
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18881031
(-266 from 1885)
5
(-2 from 1885)
0.00385
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885765
(+34 from 1883)
7
(+1 from 1883)
0.00604
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1883799
(+144 from 1882)
6
(+1 from 1882)
0.00533
1882943
(-34 from 1880)
5
No change from 1880
0.00410
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1880909
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00422

American States Popularity Rankings for Enrique

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2752021#3012022#3012023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2672021#2982022#2922023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#10682021#10142022#12462023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4782021#4872022#5242023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4472021#5592022#5502023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2912021#3472022#3362023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7062021#7612022#8512023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2742021#2892022#3052023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5972021#4332022#5462023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#9932021#6952022#6252023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3922021#4882022#4972023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8432021#9372022#7242023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6412021#7382022#11652023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4242021#4422022#5042023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#11362018#7822022#12842023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3712021#3432022#4022023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7162019#7062020#7252021

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#9692021#7972022#8812023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7562016#5802017#7962022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6322017#7012018#8102019

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7372021#3562022#5802023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4632020#5982021#5952022

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#11272018#13142019#12882021

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7232018#7422019#7622022

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#10712021#10822022#6142023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5502018#6062019#5692022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5532015#7402021#5252023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3892012#4672013#4982014

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3602015#4122017#4542020

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7992019#8702020#7602023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5702018#5752019#4602020

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5922015#4562018#6042022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7102017#5572019#5712020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3122012#4002013#4202014

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5432016#7772018#7922021

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4062014#5872018#7102022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6532002#6742004#6832006

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1942000#2032001#1752004

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1652003#1772006

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5302000#5092002

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1462003

Popularity Rankings for Enrique in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#702021#482022#472023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#922015#882016#972017

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1132020#1122021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1342021#1132022#1832023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1862006#1892008#1922009

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1932014#1982015#1932018

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4751976#4921979

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7112013#7492018

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8502007#8952011#7742012

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9722016#9882017#9152020

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9502002

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9962009#13932010#10792012

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Enrique a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Enrique has been used predominantly for boys due to its origin and meaning.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Enrique

Enrique in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Enrique Iglesias (Singer, 1975): A Spanish singer and songwriter who has achieved widespread fame in both the Latin and English-speaking music markets.
  • Enrique Peña Nieto (Politician, 1966): Former President of Mexico, known for significant reforms in education, energy, and finance.
  • Enrique Bunbury (Rock Singer, 1967): Spanish singer-songwriter, initially famous as the lead singer of the rock band Héroes del Silencio.
  • Enrique Murciano (Actor, 1973): American actor best recognized for his role in the TV series "Without a Trace."
  • Enrique Hernández (Baseball Player, 1991): Puerto Rican professional baseball utility player known for his versatility on the field.
  • Enrique Morales ("Oz," 1997 TV Series): A powerful Latino inmate known for his ruthless actions and significant impact within the prison's drug trade.
  • Enrique ("Under the Same Moon," 2007 Film): A drifter who helps a young boy on his journey to reunite with his mother across the U.S. border.
  • Enrique Santos ("The Enrique Santos Show," Radio): Host of a popular radio show blending humor, social satire, and political commentary.
  • Enrique Chagoya (Artist): Known for juxtaposing secular, popular, and religious symbols in his art, reflecting cultural clashes.
  • Enrique ("Flipped," 2010 Film): Minor character in a romantic comedy-drama that revolves around two eighth graders who start to have feelings for each other despite being total opposites.
  • Enrique (Vaupes, Colombia): A region located in Colombia, one of the two places in the country named Enrique.
  • Enrique (Guainia, Colombia): Another region in Colombia sharing the same name.
  • Enrique (Camarines Norte, Philippines): Situated in the province of Camarines Norte, this location is known for its scenic landscapes in the Philippines.
  • Enrique (Huancavelica, Peru): Found in the Huancavelica region, this place is noted for its rich cultural heritage in Peru.

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