Enrique

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

Enrique is the Spanish form of the name Henry.

Henry was originally Heimiric, a German name derived from heim meaning "home" and ric meaning "ruler." This name was common among royal families and other nobility.^[1] The name may also be translated as "estate ruler"^[1] or "head of the household."^[1]

POPULARITY

In the United States, Enrique has been a common boy's name since the early 20th century. Though usage fluctuated greatly in the early years, it began to see a steady increase in the mid-20th century. It ranked highest as the 221st most popular boy's name in the year 2000. In 2007, it ranked at number 276.^[1]

Enrique is a popular name in Spain and Catalonia. In 2004, Enrique ranked as high as the 60th most popular boy's name in Spain. In Catalonia, Enrique was most popular in 1996 when it ranked 88th.^[1]

Enrique is also a top 1000 name in Belgium and Australia.^[1]

FACTS

• Enrique is the "E" name listed on the 2009 name list for Pacific Hurricanes.^[1]

NAMESAKES

• Enrique's Journey: novel by Sonia Nazario
• General Enrique Estrada, Mexico

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Enrique Aguirre: famous doctor, discovered cervical cancer and the cause of HPV (born 1949)
• Enrique Bunbury: musician, band Heroes Del Silencio (born August 11, 1967)
• Enrique Dawi: filmmaker (born 1927)
• Enrique Granados: pianist and composer (born July 27, 1867)
• Enrique Iglesias: singer-songwriter (born May 8, 1975)
• Enrique el Mellizo: flamenco singer (born 1848)
• Enrique Murciano: actor (born July 9, 1973)
• Enrique Jardiel Poncela: playwright (born October 15, 1901)
• José Enrique Sánchez: soccer player, Spain (born January 23, 1986)

Author: Sarena Emily Levinson

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