Enrico Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Enrico is an Italian name that originates from the Germanic Heinrich, meaning 'ruler of the household.' It evolved through various forms, including Henricus in Latin. The name is associated with traits of leadership and nobility. While it does not have a biblical background, it gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to notable figures. Today, Enrico is viewed as a classic name, and it has several variants, including Henry and Henri.
The name Enrico is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Enrico has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Enrico' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 995th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1293rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1190th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1034th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1513th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2944th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4069th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Enrico' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Enrico"
Pronunciation
/ɛnˈriːkoʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Enrico is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which means 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.'
Meaning
ruler of the household
Language Evolution
Heinrich (Old High German), Henricus (Latin), Enrico (Italian)
Historical Usage
Enrico became popular in Italy and other regions influenced by the Italian language during the Middle Ages, particularly due to royal and noble figures bearing the name.
Variants & Derivatives
Henry, Henri, Enric, Enri
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Enrico is perceived as a classic and sophisticated name, often associated with Italian culture and heritage.
Famous People
Enrico Caruso, an iconic Italian tenor, Enrico Fermi, a renowned physicist, Enrico Letta, an Italian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Enrico"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Enrico"
"Enrico" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 995th of 7545 | 761 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1293rd of 6773 | 515 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1190th of 7552 | 770 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1034th of 10718 | 985 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1513th of 16616 | 841 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2944th of 24088 | 562 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4069th of 23106 | 307 |
Regional Popularity of "Enrico" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
28.14% 388th/1379 |
- |
53.94% 616th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
29.82% 464th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
52.36% 1166th/2227 |
24.24% 589th/2430 |
- |
41.23% 1144th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.84% 1082nd/2937 |
20.70% 721st/3483 |
41.36% 1455th/3518 |
24.26% 981st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.71% 1500th/3685 |
27.31% 1222nd/4475 |
48.23% 2505th/5194 |
26.06% 1646th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
60.28% 2762nd/4582 |
46.86% 2420th/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
29.80% 2224th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
62.96% 2825th/4487 |
47.23% 3222nd/6822 |
54.99% 3451st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Enrico" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Enrico"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Enrico" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.