Enrique
How to say it: en-REE-keh · /ˌɛnˈrike/
Spanish form of Henry; from Germanic 'Heimrich' meaning 'home ruler' (heim = home, ric = power/ruler).
Enrique was the 553rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 517 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #587 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #553 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 517 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,412 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #587 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing to a high in the 2000s, Enrique has since settled well below that level. Further slipping looks likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp in sound, Enrique carries a quality that travels well and a royal echo. Eduardo and Rafael share its style.
Parents who love Enrique also love
Nicknames
- Ricky
- Kike
- Quique
Honouring a Enrique in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Enrique is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Spanish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Enrique
- Enrique Iglesias (born 1975)Spanish singer, songwriter and producer
- Enrique III of Castile (1379–1407)King of Castille
- Enrique Granados (1867–1916)Spanish pianist and composer
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