boys' name · peaked 1921

Enrico

Every Enrico since 1906 — 4,767 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1921Boys
Rank 2025
#4,290
among boys
Babies in 2025
24
named Enrico
Peak year
1921
96 babies
All-time total
4,767
since 1906

The story of Enrico

Enrico is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,290 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1906, 4,767 American babies have been named Enrico. Its peak came in 1921, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Enrico stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Enrico year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 24 #4,290
2024 27 #4,014
2023 22 #4,639
2022 22 #4,603
2021 26 #4,047
2020 30 #3,600
2019 26 #4,042
2018 30 #3,636
2017 25 #4,143
2016 27 #3,915
2015 20 #4,765
2014 33 #3,322
2013 21 #4,512
2012 29 #3,641
2011 30 #3,541
2010 29 #3,653
2009 25 #4,073
2008 26 #3,969
2007 41 #2,881
2006 31 #3,406
2005 30 #3,339
2004 30 #3,243
2003 38 #2,633
2002 48 #2,205
2001 43 #2,319
2000 39 #2,446
1995 47 #1,848
1990 61 #1,440
1985 45 #1,495
1980 56 #1,231
1975 58 #1,105
1970 92 #840
1965 51 #1,036
1960 52 #1,075
1955 55 #1,016
1950 23 #1,553
1945 28 #1,252
1940 25 #1,341
1935 21 #1,507
1930 26 #1,441
1925 38 #1,150
1920 38 #1,164
1915 32 #1,147
1910 7 #1,344
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Enrico

  1. Enrico Fermi Physicist · 1901–1954
  2. Enrico Caruso Singer · 1873–1921
  3. Enrico Dandolo Politician · 1107–1205
  4. Enrico De Nicola Politician · 1877–1959
  5. Enrico Berlinguer Politician · 1922–1984

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Enrico in 2025?

Enrico ranked #4,290 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Enrico?

4,767 babies have been named Enrico in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Enrico most popular?

Enrico peaked in 1921, when 96 newborns received the name.

Is Enrico a boy or girl name?

Enrico is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Enrico rising or falling?

Enrico has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Enrico?

Well-known people named Enrico include Enrico Fermi (physicist), Enrico Caruso (singer), Enrico Dandolo (politician).

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