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Hendrix is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a Dutch surname that was derived from the given name Hendrik. A famous bearer of the surname was the American rock musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970)." It ranked #354 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a Dutch surname that was derived from the given name Hendrik. A famous bearer of the surname was the American rock musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Hendrix ranked #354 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #354 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Hendrix in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hendrix mean?
Behind the Name does not give Hendrix a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from a Dutch surname that was.
Is Hendrix a popular name?
Hendrix ranked #354 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Hendrix a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Hendrix appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Hendrix — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
