Enrico

Enrico is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “home and ruler.” In 2024 it was given to 26 boys in the United States.

Enrico at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“home and ruler”

About the name Enrico

Enrico belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “home and ruler” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Enrico first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #660 in 1921, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 4,741 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Enrico in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#660 in 1921
Peak year
1921
Babies named Enrico in 2024
26
Total since 1880
4,741

Enrico in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#848 in 2000
Babies named Enrico in 2025
8
Total since 1996
397

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Enrico mean?

Enrico means “home and ruler” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Enrico a boy or girl name?

Enrico is a boy name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Enrico?

Enrico comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Enrico?

Enrico first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #660 in 1921, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

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