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Enrique
BoySpanish, Germanic· “home ruler”
- Meaning
- home ruler
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- ehn-REE-keh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #571
- US babies 2025
- 517
- Best rank
- #221 (2000)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Enrique
Enrique is a Spanish and Germanic name that means “home ruler”.
Enrique is the Spanish form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimirich, made from heim, meaning home, and ric, meaning ruler or power, so it means ruler of the home. The name was carried by several kings of Castile, which made it a longstanding royal choice in Spain. Singer Enrique Iglesias has made it familiar to modern audiences worldwide. Enrique is common throughout Latin America and among Latino families in the United States. It feels classic and warm, with nicknames such as Kike, Quique and Rique.
Popularity over time
Enrique has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 134 different years. Its best national rank was #221 in 2000, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,537 babies. In 2025, 517 babies were named Enrique, and it ranked #571 nationally. That is 28% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #657 in 1920, #437 in 1950, #270 in 1980, #221 in 2000, #350 in 2010, and #571 in 2025. Of the 61,234 US boys named Enrique since records began, 21% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 11,782 babies. Since 2010, 10,565 more have been named Enrique.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kobe, Raul, Marcos, Brenden, and Zackary.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Enrique ranked highest in New Mexico, California, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #202 | 10 |
| California | #290 | 128 |
| Arizona | #334 | 23 |
| Texas | #348 | 109 |
| Oklahoma | #378 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Enrique is usually pronounced ehn-REE-keh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with E and ends in “-ue”.
Middle names for Enrique
A few middle names that flow with Enrique: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Enrique
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enrique mean?
Enrique is a Spanish and Germanic name that means “home ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Enrique?
Enrique has Spanish and Germanic roots. Enrique is the Spanish form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimirich, made from heim, meaning home, and ric, meaning ruler or power, so it means ruler of the home.
Is Enrique a popular name?
Yes. Enrique ranked #571 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Enrique a boy or girl name?
Enrique is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Enrique?
Enrique is usually pronounced ehn-REE-keh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings