Hendrix Unisex

Popularity: #281 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHEN-driks / /ˈhɛndrɪks/

English; Dutch

Meaning

English: son of Hendrick; Dutch: ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hendrix is derived from the Dutch surname Hendriks, which means 'son of Hendrick'. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the influence of musician Jimi Hendrix. The name has a modern, artistic connotation, often associated with creativity and individuality.

Trend Summary

Hendrix has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

AndersonKendrickMaverickJaxonPhoenixRyderTobias

Variants

  • Hendrick
  • Hendry

International Variants

  • Hendrik (Dutch)
  • Henrik (Scandinavian)

Famous people named Hendrix

Hendrix Harris is a notable American football player recognized for his contributions to the sport.

Fictional characters named Hendrix

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hendrix was first seen in the United States in 1885. Hendrix has ranked as high as #489 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Hendrix has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hendrix (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 122
11%
CA 103
10%
FL 63
6%
GA 56
5%
OH 47
4%
NC 43
4%
TN 37
3%
NY 37
3%
IN 35
3%
IL 34
3%
MD 32
3%
PA 29
3%
MI 28
3%
MO 27
3%
VA 27
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18855
19168
19205
19235
19256
19775
19789
19806
19825
199414
19965
19978
19998
200013
200110
200214
200315
200423
200536
200644
200796
200892
2009169
2010185
2011203
2012261
2013311
2014501
2015694
2016792
2017970
20181,031
20191,124
20201,191
20211,254
20221,270
20231,087
20241,130