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Enrico

Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Enrico: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2017.

Enrico arrived in Scotland via Italian immigration, though its roots stretch back to the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler." The Italian form of Henry, it carries a distinguished legacy through physicist Enrico Fermi, who built the first nuclear reactor, and operatic tenor Enrico Caruso, whose recordings defined the golden age of opera. While no major places bear the name, the related root "Henry" appears in countless Scottish towns—Henry Street, Henry Place—forging a subtle connection. Uncommon in Scotland compared to its English counterpart, Enrico offers a romantic, melodic alternative for parents seeking a name with scientific and artistic prestige, and it pairs naturally with short Scottish surnames.

Boy 5 of 52 years

Peak year
20174 babies
Latest (2017)
#6024 babies
Total births
16since 2001
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2017 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).