Hendrix
Hendrix is a boys' name of English origin meaning “ruler of the home.” It ranked #354 in the United States in 2025. Hendrix is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hendrik' (ruler of the home).
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how do you pronounce Hendrix?
HEN-driks
where does the name Hendrix come from?
A less common spelling of Hendricks, from Hendrick with the patronymic -s: son of Hendrick.
It is almost universally associated with Jimi Hendrix, widely regarded as the greatest electric guitarist in history. The name has rocketed up the charts as parents embrace rock-and-roll heritage names with creative, rebellious energy.
how popular is this name?
Hendrix has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 16 years since 1885, and fell outside it for 125. It peaked at #273 in 2022, and ranked #354 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #354 |
| 2024 | #297 |
| 2023 | #303 |
| 2022 | #273 |
| 2021 | #275 |
| 2020 | #283 |
| 2019 | #303 |
| 2018 | #322 |
| 2017 | #347 |
| 2016 | #403 |
| 1885 | #936 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Hendrix fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix gave the name its best-known association.
who are famous people named Hendrix?
- Jimi Hendrix (legendary American rock guitarist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Hendrix?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Hendrix?
what names go well with Hendrix?
Sibling names that share Hendrix's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Hendrix
What does the name Hendrix mean?
Hendrix means “ruler of the home”.
What is the origin of the name Hendrix?
Hendrix comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Hendricks.
How popular is the name Hendrix?
Hendrix ranked #354 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #273, and it has spent 16 years in the top 1,000 since 1885.
Is Hendrix a boy or girl name?
Hendrix is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Hendrix?
Hendrix is pronounced HEN-driks, with 2 syllables.
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