Enrique
Every Enrique since 1880 — 61,494 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Enrique
Enrique is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #571 in 2025 with 517 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 61,494 American babies have been named Enrique. Its peak came in 2000, when 1,542 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Enrique stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Enrique year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 517 | #571 |
| 2024 | — | — | 544 | #546 |
| 2023 | — | — | 517 | #563 |
| 2022 | — | — | 545 | #542 |
| 2021 | — | — | 567 | #518 |
| 2020 | — | — | 580 | #503 |
| 2019 | — | — | 611 | #480 |
| 2018 | — | — | 611 | #478 |
| 2017 | — | — | 601 | #487 |
| 2016 | — | — | 696 | #445 |
| 2015 | — | — | 714 | #430 |
| 2014 | — | — | 748 | #416 |
| 2013 | — | — | 765 | #390 |
| 2012 | — | — | 821 | #370 |
| 2011 | — | — | 850 | #354 |
| 2010 | — | — | 878 | #350 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,049 | #307 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,221 | #279 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1,241 | #277 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,234 | #281 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,259 | #261 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1,295 | #256 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,552 | 1,355 | #248 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1,301 | #249 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,083 | 1,438 | #236 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,810 | 1,537 | #221 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,249 | 1,069 | #262 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,639 | 1,022 | #263 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,168 | 700 | #293 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,433 | 797 | #270 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,688 | 643 | #296 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,517 | 583 | #328 |
| 1965 | — | — | 371 | #409 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,905 | 366 | #415 |
| 1955 | — | — | 277 | #447 |
| 1950 | — | — | 233 | #437 |
| 1945 | — | — | 163 | #465 |
| 1940 | — | — | 123 | #525 |
| 1935 | — | — | 106 | #559 |
| 1930 | — | — | 178 | #440 |
| 1925 | — | — | 151 | #493 |
| 1920 | — | — | 94 | #657 |
| 1915 | — | — | 68 | #716 |
| 1910 | — | — | 21 | #642 |
| 1905 | — | — | 13 | #676 |
| 1900 | — | — | 9 | #926 |
| 1895 | — | — | 10 | #710 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 7 | #786 |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #955 |
Famous people named Enrique
- Enrique Iglesias Singer · b. 1975
- Enrique Granados Composer · 1867–1916
- Enrique Simonet Painter · 1866–1927
- Enrique Ballestrero Soccer player · 1905–1969
- Enrique of Malacca Explorer · 1495–1600
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Enrique in 2025?
Enrique ranked #571 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 517 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Enrique?
61,494 babies have been named Enrique in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Enrique most popular?
Enrique peaked in 2000, when 1,542 newborns received the name.
Is Enrique a boy or girl name?
Enrique is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Enrique rising or falling?
Enrique is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Enrique?
Well-known people named Enrique include Enrique Iglesias (singer), Enrique Granados (composer), Enrique Simonet (painter).