Will my child share the name Enrique with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Enrique per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Enrique in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Enrique becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Enrique has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 240 places in the last five years. Its peak was #950 in 2002. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Enrique popular in the US as well as the UK?

Enrique is more popular in the US (#545) than in the UK (#2922). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Enrique a popular baby name in the United States?

Enrique ranks #545 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Enrique

Enrique is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Enrique in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

US Rank #545

About the Name Enrique

Enrique has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 240 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #950 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Enrique is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #545, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.