Enrique

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Enrique

Gender: Masculine
Language: Spanish
Etymology:
Enrique is the Spanish form of Henrik, from an old Germanic name, Haimirich. Originally, it meant “Ruler of the Home” from “haim” (home) and “ric” (ruler).

History:
N/A
Please see Henry for more information.

Pronunciation: en-reek-ay.

Diminutives: Quique.

Feminine: Enriqueta.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Enrique Granados (1867-1916)
Spanish musician.
Enrique González Martínez (1871-1952)
Mexican poet.
Enrique Rodríguez Larreta (1875-1961)
Argentine novelist.

Educators, Scholar, and Social Workers:
Enrique Flórez (1702-1773)
Spanish historian.

Political Figures:
Enrique Peralta Azurdia (1908-1997)
Dictator of Guatemala.

Royalty:
Enrique II of Castile (1333-1379)
Also called Enrique, Conde de Trastámara, Henry of Trastámara, Henry the Fratricide (Spanish: Enrique el Fratricida), Henry the Bastard (Enrique el Bastardo). He attacked and murdered his younger, legitimate brother (Peter I).
Enrique III of Castile (1379-1406)
Came to the throne at age 11. Called Henry the Sufferer (Spanish: Enrique el Doliente).
Enrique IV of Castile (1425-1474)
Called Henry the Impotent (Spanish: Enrique el Impotente) Brother to the famous Queen Isabella (as in Ferdinand and Isabella).

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.046 % named Enrique

Popularity of Enrique:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 475th most popular.
1910-1920: 437th most popular.
1920-1930: 333rd most popular.
1930-1940: 336th most popular.
1940-1950: 326th most popular.
1950-1960: 353rd most popular.
1960-1970: 362nd most popular.
1970-1980: 288th most popular.
1980-1990: 266th most popular.
1990: 245th most popular.
1991: 241st most popular.
1992: 248th most popular.
1993: 242nd most popular.
1994: 250th most popular.
1995: 253rd most popular.
1996: 220th most popular.
1997: 221st most popular.
1998: 235th most popular.
1999: 231st most popular.
2000: 221st most popular.
2001: 235th most popular.
2002: 248th most popular.
2003: 242nd most popular.