Hendrix
Hendrix is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Son of Hendrik; ruler of the home.
Origin and history
Hendrix originates as a patronymic Dutch and German surname derived from Hendrik, which is equivalent to the English Henry. Driven by modern trends for music-inspired and surname-as-first-name choices, it has seen a rapid increase in popularity in the United States since the 2010s.
Popularity in the United States
13,540 babies in the United States have been named Hendrix since 1880. It ranks #1022 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #295.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.4 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 8 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 512 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,072 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,867 |
Nicknames
Henny, Drix
Fun facts
- The name's surge in usage as a first name in the U.S. is largely influenced by legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
- Hendrix is a patronymic variant of Hendrik, derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, meaning home ruler.
- Although historical usage was rare, Hendrix entered the top 300 U.S. male names in the early 2020s.