Enrique Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Enrique is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Enrique?
Enrique is spelled E-N-R-I-Q-U-E. The name has 7 letters.
Enrique at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Enrique means “home ruler” or “ruler of the household.”
- Origin
- Enrique is a Spanish form of the Germanic name Heinrich, which may derive from elements meaning “home” and “ruler.”
- Pronunciation
- en-REE-kay · 3 syllables
Enrique Popularity in 2025
Rank#571
Recorded Births517
- Boys usage fell 26 places to #571 and recorded 27 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Enrique Mean?
Enrique means “home ruler” or “ruler of the household.”
Origin: Enrique is a Spanish form of the Germanic name Heinrich, which may derive from elements meaning “home” and “ruler.”
How Do You Pronounce Enrique?
Pronunciationen-REE-kay
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Enrique?
- History
- The name Enrique has been used in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries and is commonly associated with Spanish royalty and nobility.
Enrique Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 517 | #571 |
| 2024 | Boys | 544 | #545 |
| 2023 | Boys | 517 | #563 |
| 2022 | Boys | 545 | #542 |
| 2021 | Boys | 567 | #518 |
| 2020 | Boys | 580 | #502 |
| 2019 | Boys | 611 | #480 |
| 2018 | Boys | 611 | #477 |
| 2017 | Boys | 601 | #487 |
| 2016 | Boys | 696 | #444 |
| 2015 | Boys | 714 | #430 |
| 2014 | Boys | 748 | #415 |
| 2013 | Boys | 765 | #390 |
| 2012 | Boys | 821 | #369 |
| 2011 | Boys | 850 | #354 |
| 2010 | Boys | 878 | #349 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,049 | #307 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,221 | #279 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,241 | #277 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,234 | #281 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,259 | #261 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,295 | #256 |
| 2003 | Girls | 5 | #15,784 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,355 | #248 |
When Was Enrique Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
1,537 recorded births
National rank #221
2001 · Boys
1,438 recorded births
National rank #236
1999 · Boys
1,436 recorded births
National rank #230
2003 · Boys
1,355 recorded births
National rank #248
Where Enrique Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #193 | 10 |
| CA | #289 | 128 |
| AZ | #332 | 23 |
| TX | #348 | 109 |
| OK | #376 | 12 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| NV | #389 | 7 |
| CO | #441 | 13 |