Hendrik
Hendrik is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Home ruler.
Origin and history
Hendrik is a Dutch and Low German form of the Germanic name Henry, composed of elements meaning home and ruler. While long established in Northern Europe, it remains relatively uncommon in the United States, showing modest contemporary usage. It offers a classic European alternative to Henry or Henrik.
Popularity in the United States
1,387 babies in the United States have been named Hendrik since 1880. It ranks #3330 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1572.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.1 %)
- MI (30.4 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- MN (6.7 %)
- FL (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 40 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 176 |
| 2010-2019 | 549 |
| 2020-2029 | 355 |
Famous people named Hendrik
- Hendrik Lorentz: Physicist, Nobel Laureate
- Hendrik Willem van Loon: Author, Historian
Nicknames
Henk, Rick
Fun facts
- Hendrik serves as the traditional Dutch equivalent to the English name Henry.
- Countless monarchs and nobles throughout Dutch and Low German history have borne the name Hendrik.