Hendrix

Meaning: Son of Hendrick
Origin: Variant of Hendricks · Hendrick is a form of Henry, meaning home ruler (from Germanic)

Boy's name · #354 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Hendrix first appeared in 1885, vanished from the records entirely for 51 years, and since returning in 1977 has climbed back to #354. About 14,000 boys have carried it in all.

Across the states

See where Hendrix is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 44 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Hendrix ranks in other countries and regions.

#453 in England & Wales (2025) · #922 in Ireland (2025) · #1,478 in Ecuador (2025) · #2,213 in Switzerland (2025) · #315 in Canada (2024).

Famous Hendrixes

Hendrix Lapierre — Canadian ice hockey player

As a surname

It is also an American family name — about 35,000 people carried it as a surname in the 2010 census.

Jimi Hendrix — American guitarist (1942–1970)
Elaine Hendrix — American actress
Jorrit Hendrix — Dutch footballer

In stories & tradition

Hendrix Greyson — Neighbours (TV series)
Hendrix the Husky — University of Washington Tacoma's mascot

Similar names: Endrick · Odin · Tatum · Wilder · Brixton · Remington

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