Hendrick
Hendrick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the home or estate.
Origin and history
Hendrick is a traditional Dutch surname and given name derived from the Germanic name Heinrich. It serves as a variant of Hendrik and Henry, carrying the historical meaning of ruler of the home. In the United States, it is a recognizable classic name with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,664 babies in the United States have been named Hendrick since 1880. It ranks #3109 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1436.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.2 %)
- NY (12.6 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- FL (9.9 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 32 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 108 |
| 2000-2010 | 209 |
| 2010-2019 | 580 |
| 2020-2029 | 501 |
Famous people named Hendrick
- Hendrick Hudson: Explorer, Navigator
Nicknames
Henny, Rick, Hennie
Fun facts
- Hendrick was a common given name among Dutch settlers in early American colonial regions like New Netherland.
- It shares the exact Germanic roots as Henry, forming the Dutch and Low German branch of the name.