Hendrix Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hendrix is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hendrix?
Hendrix is spelled H-E-N-D-R-I-X. The name has 7 letters.
Hendrix at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The surname Hendrix derives from the given name Hendrik, which is a form of Henry meaning “home ruler.”
- Origin
- Hendrix is commonly associated with Dutch and Germanic origins as a patronymic surname derived from Hendrik.
- Pronunciation
- HEN-driks · 2 syllables
Hendrix Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,577
Recorded Births42
Rank#354
Recorded Births933
- Girls usage fell 496 places to #3,577 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 57 places to #354 and recorded 197 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hendrix Mean?
The surname Hendrix derives from the given name Hendrik, which is a form of Henry meaning “home ruler.”
Origin: Hendrix is commonly associated with Dutch and Germanic origins as a patronymic surname derived from Hendrik.
How Do You Pronounce Hendrix?
PronunciationHEN-driks
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Hendrix?
- History
- Hendrix has been historically used as a family name in Dutch and German-speaking regions, often tracing back to the personal name Hendrik.
Hendrix Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 42 | #3,577 |
| 2025 | Boys | 933 | #354 |
| 2024 | Girls | 52 | #3,081 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,130 | #297 |
| 2023 | Girls | 70 | #2,517 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,088 | #303 |
| 2022 | Girls | 67 | #2,604 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,270 | #273 |
| 2021 | Girls | 100 | #1,955 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,255 | #275 |
| 2020 | Girls | 80 | #2,241 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,191 | #283 |
| 2019 | Girls | 70 | #2,508 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,124 | #303 |
| 2018 | Girls | 70 | #2,508 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,031 | #322 |
| 2017 | Girls | 78 | #2,338 |
| 2017 | Boys | 970 | #347 |
| 2016 | Girls | 64 | #2,697 |
| 2016 | Boys | 792 | #403 |
| 2015 | Girls | 43 | #3,595 |
| 2015 | Boys | 694 | #442 |
| 2014 | Girls | 28 | #4,892 |
| 2014 | Boys | 501 | #548 |
When Was Hendrix Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
1,270 recorded births
National rank #273
2021 · Boys
1,255 recorded births
National rank #275
2020 · Boys
1,191 recorded births
National rank #283
2024 · Boys
1,130 recorded births
National rank #297
Where Hendrix Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OK | #232 | 20 |
| NE | #244 | 10 |
| IA | #257 | 15 |
| IN | #267 | 31 |
| KY | #269 | 20 |
| GA | #272 | 45 |
| WI | #273 | 21 |
| CO | #278 | 23 |