Henrique
“Home ruler”
Portugal origin · Boy name
#5753US 2023
16Births / yr
↓Falling
506All-time births
📅 Since 196600
How to pronounce Henrique
ah·NREEK
/ɑ.ˈnriːk/ · stress on NREEK · 2 syllables
“Home ruler”
Portugal origin · Boy name
What does Henrique mean and where does it come from?
Henrique is the Portuguese and Spanish form of the name Henry, which has roots in the Germanic name 'Heimirich'. It was first recorded in the early Christian era and has been a popular name among Portuguese and Spanish royalty. Notable figures include Henrique Capriles, a Venezuelan politician. The
Cultural significance
Henrique has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Portugal-speaking communities, where it reflects values of home ruler.
Peak popularity
Reached #3340 in 1971 — currently #5753 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Henrique?
Henrique works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Henrique Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Henrique Rose
Floral · soft ending
Henrique Mae
Sweet · timeless
Henrique Claire
French influence · crisp
Henrique Jane
Literary · strong
Henrique Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Henrique right now?
Falling — down 2633 spots — currently #5753 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Henrique
Henrique is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1966. With 506 total births recorded, Henrique remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4610 in 1970, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #5753 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Henrique in 1971:
Henrique by decade
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1970s | 63 | |
| 1980s | 30 | |
| 1990s | 83 | |
| 2000s ★ | 160 | |
| 2010s | 142 | |
| 2020s | 23 |
Henrique has only 506 total recorded births since 1966 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Henrique?
CZECH
Hynek
DANISH
Henning
DUTCH
HeikeHeikoHeinHenkHennieHennyRik
ENGLISH
HalHank
What names sound and feel like Henrique?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Henrique also consider these
How is Henrique written in other languages?
What are the girl versions of Henrique?
Henriette DANISHHenrike DANISHDrika DUTCHHeike DUTCHHeintje DUTCHHendrika DUTCHHendrikje DUTCHHendrina DUTCHHennie DUTCHHenny DUTCHHenrietta DUTCHHenriëtte DUTCHHenriette DUTCHIna DUTCHJet DUTCHJetta DUTCHJette DUTCHRika DUTCHEtta ENGLISHEttie ENGLISHHallie ENGLISHHarriet ENGLISHHarriett ENGLISHHarrietta ENGLISHHarriette ENGLISHHattie ENGLISHHatty ENGLISHHenrietta ENGLISHHettie ENGLISHHenna FINNISHHenrietta FINNISHHenriikka FINNISHRiika FINNISHRiikka FINNISHHenriette FRENCHHeike FRISIANHeinrike GERMANHenriette GERMANHenrike GERMANRike GERMANHenrietta HUNGARIANEnrica ITALIANIna LIMBURGISHHeike LOW GERMANHenriette NORWEGIANHenrike NORWEGIANHenryka POLISHHenrietta SWEDISHHenrika SWEDISHHenrike SWEDISHRika SWEDISHEmmerich ANCIENT GERMANICAmerica ENGLISHAmery ENGLISHEmerson ENGLISHEmery ENGLISHEmmerson ENGLISHEmory ENGLISHHarris ENGLISHHarrison ENGLISHHenderson ENGLISHKendra ENGLISHKendrick ENGLISHKenrick ENGLISHPerry ENGLISHÉmeric FRENCHEmmerich GERMANImre HUNGARIANImrus HUNGARIANAmerigo ITALIANAmérica PORTUGUESEAmérico PORTUGUESEImrich SLOVAKImriška SLOVAKAmérica SPANISHAmérico SPANISHParry WELSH
Common questions about the name Henrique
What does the name Henrique mean?
Henrique means "Home ruler" — a name rooted in Portugal tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Henrique?
Henrique is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Henrique have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Henrique?
Henrique originates from Portugal tradition. Portugal names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Henrique?
Henrique is a two-syllable name pronounced AA0 N R IY1 K. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
Is Henrique trending right now?
Henrique is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
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