Enrique is a classic Spanish name of Germanic origin, meaning 'home ruler' or 'commander'. It was popular among medieval European royalty and nobility. The name gained prominence through historical figures like Enrique II of Castile, who reigned in the 14th century. Today, it continues to be widely used in Spanish-speaking countries.
"The name Enrique experienced its peak popularity in the late 70s to early 80s, with a significant increase from 8 births in 1977 to a peak of 15 births in 1978. However, it saw a steady decline afterwards, with only 5 births recorded in 2003."