Hendrix
Meaningruler of the home · Dutch form of Henry
- US rank
- #354
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #273 in 2022
933 babies were named Hendrix in the US in 2025. It has dropped 71 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1885–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hendrix you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,831 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hendrix, 933 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hendrix would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHendrix first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #273.
- Then vs nowHendrix is 83× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,831.
- TrendHendrix has slipped 71 places over the last five years and now sits at #354. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedHendrix is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #232, followed by Nebraska (#244) and Iowa (#257). It's in the top 1,000 in 39 states.
- MeaningHendrix is a Dutch form of Henry, which means “ruler of the home”. Our records link it to Dutch and English roots.
- OriginHendrix is the #4 most popular Dutch boy name in the US. That's out of 169 Dutch boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Hendrix
Hendrix is a boy name of Dutch and English origin meaning “ruler of the home”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-rix”. US birth records list Hendrix for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 39 of those 141 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #273 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #354, with 933 babies.
Origin:Dutch namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.3 | 107,759 boys |
| 1910s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1920s | 1.5 | 680,272 boys |
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 boys |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 549,451 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,355 boys |
| 2010s | 326 | 3,064 boys |
| 2020s | 662 | 1,510 boys |
More Dutch boy names
- Boy name: Johan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Skyler · scholar
- Unisex name: Van · of, from
- Boy name: Henrik · home ruler
- Unisex name: Sky · sky
- Boy name: Hendrick · home ruler
- Boy name: Bram · father of multitudes
- Boy name: Hendricks · son of Hendrick
Questions about the name Hendrix
What does the name Hendrix mean?
Hendrix means “ruler of the home” in Dutch, as a form of Henry.
What is the origin of the name Hendrix?
Hendrix has Dutch, English roots in our records. Other Dutch names include Johan, Skyler, Van.
Is Hendrix a boy or girl name?
Hendrix is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Hendrix?
Hendrix ranked #354 for US boys in 2025, given to 933 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#273).