Hendricks
About Hendricks
Hendricks originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hendrik' or 'son of Henry,' with its roots in Germanic languages where Heinrich (Henry) meant 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler.' As a given name, Hendricks represents the growing trend of using traditional surnames as first names, conveying strength and distinction. It carries a sophisticated, somewhat aristocratic quality while maintaining masculine appeal. Though relatively uncommon as a first name, it has gained modest attention in recent years alongside similar surname-to-first-name crossovers. The name benefits from familiar cognates like Henry and Henrik while offering a more distinctive option. Hendricks also appeals to parents drawn to the vintage charm of names with historic resonance and contemporary style.
Pronounced HEN-drix.
As of October 2026, Hendricks ranked #4176 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3141 in 2021.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,946 | 19 | 9.9 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,028 | 26 | 14 |
| 2018 | #4,276 | 24 | 13.2 |
| 2019 | #3,937 | 27 | 15 |
| 2020 | #3,158 | 36 | 20.9 |
| 2021 | #3,141 | 38 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | #4,476 | 23 | 13.2 |
| 2023 | #3,655 | 31 | 18.1 |
| 2024 | #3,539 | 32 | 18.6 |
| 2025 | #4,176 | 25 | 14.6 |