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 #3602 in the US.
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Browse names →How else can you spell Henrique?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
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 Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Henrique John
One syllable · timeless choice
Henrique Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Henrique Brooks
One syllable · timeless choice
Henrique Gael
One syllable · timeless choice
Henrique Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
How popular is Henrique right now?
Rising — up 35 spots — currently #3602 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 2025 | #3602 | 31 | ▲ up 35 |
| 2024 | #3637 | 31 | ▲ up 2116 · +94% births |
| 2023 | #5753 | 16 | ▼ down 2633 · -59% births |
| 2022 | #3120 | 39 | ▲ up 1872 · +105% births |
| 2021 | #4992 | 19 | ▼ down 710 · -17% births |
| 2020 | #4282 | 23 | ▲ up 1514 · +53% births |
| 2015 | #5796 | 15 | ▲ up 3210 · +88% births |
| 2010 | #9006 | 8 | ▼ down 3015 · -38% births |
| 2005 | #5991 | 13 | ▼ down 1867 · -32% births |
| 2000 | #4124 | 19 | ▲ up 1525 · +90% births |
| 1995 | #5649 | 10 | ▼ down 1111 · -17% births |
| 1990 | #4538 | 12 | ▲ up 209 · +50% births |
| 1980 | #4747 | 8 | ▲ up 461 · +33% births |
| 1975 | #5208 | 6 | ▼ down 598 |
| 1970 | #4610 | 6 | — |
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
Henrique peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1970s | 63 | |
| 1980s | 30 | |
| 1990s | 83 | |
| 2000s ★ | 160 | |
| 2010s | 142 | |
| 2020s | 85 | |
💎Henrique has only 506 total recorded births since 1966 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Henrique?
DUTCH
HeikeHeikoHeinHenkHennieHennyRik
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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 ah-NREEK. 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.