Enriqueta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Enriqueta is a Spanish name that originated as a diminutive of Enrique, which itself comes from the Germanic name Heinrich meaning 'home ruler.' The name has evolved from Heinrich to Henricus in Latin, then to Enrique in Spanish, and finally to Enriqueta. It carries connotations of strength and leadership. Although it does not have biblical relevance, it has been historically popular in Spanish-speaking cultures since the 19th century.

The name Enriqueta is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Enriqueta has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Enriqueta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1377th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1438th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2557th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4226th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8708th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23222nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Enriqueta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Enriqueta"

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Pronunciation

/ɛnriˈkɛtə/

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Origin

Spanish

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Etymology

Enriqueta is a diminutive form of the name Enrique, which is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning 'home ruler.'

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Meaning

ruler of the home

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Language Evolution

Heinrich (Old High German), Henricus (Latin), Enrique (Spanish), Enriqueta (Spanish diminutive)

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Historical Usage

The name Enriqueta gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in the 19th century, as a feminine form of Enrique.

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Variants & Derivatives

Enrique, Henrietta, Rita

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Modern Popularity & Image

Enriqueta is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with strength and leadership.

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Famous People

Enriqueta Basilio, a Mexican athlete and the first woman to light the Olympic flame, Enriqueta Carrillo, a prominent Spanish writer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Enriqueta"

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 "Enriqueta"

"Enriqueta" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1377th of 9107 570
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1438th of 9204 528
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2557th of 12526 372
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4226th of 19264 224
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 8708th of 27321 121
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 23222nd of 35406 26

Regional Popularity of "Enriqueta" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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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)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Enriqueta" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 29.75%
704th/2366
58.06%
663rd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 32.51%
765th/2353
64.84%
1003rd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 40.55%
1157th/2853
63.10%
1751st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 57.76%
2032nd/3518
61.62%
2492nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 79.40%
4124th/5194
77.38%
4888th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Enriqueta"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Enriqueta" 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.