Hendrixx
A masculine name of Dutch origin, a variant of Hendrick meaning "ruler of the estate".
Name Census estimates that about 442 living Americans carry the first name Hendrixx. It is a predominantly male name (98.7% of registrations). The average person named Hendrixx today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hendrixx births was 2022 (89 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hendrixx. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
442
~ 1 in 775,462 Americans
Peak year
2022
89 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,210
Tracked since 2016
Gender
Gender distribution for Hendrixx
Hendrixx leans heavily male at 98.7% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Hendrixx as a male name
- Ranked #2,210 in 2024
- 65 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (89 births)
Hendrixx as a female name
- Ranked #14,076 in 2020
- 6 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2020 (6 births)
Popularity
Hendrixx: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hendrixx from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 346 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hendrixx by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hendrixx during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hendrixx' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Hendrixx, while Ohio, Mississippi, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hendrixx
The given name Hendrixx is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots deeply embedded in ancient history and culture. Its origins can be traced back to the Germanic tribes of northern Europe during the medieval era. The name is believed to be a combination of two Old Germanic words, "hend" meaning "hand" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "leader."
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Hendric" or "Hendrich," serving as a designation for a skilled craftsman or leader among the Germanic peoples. It was particularly prevalent among the Frankish and Saxon tribes, who played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of Europe during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Frankish annals of the 8th century, where a nobleman named Hendric was mentioned as a prominent figure in the court of Charlemagne, the renowned Frankish king and emperor. This historical reference highlights the name's association with nobility and leadership during that period.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including "Henrik," "Heinrich," and "Henry." One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Henry the Fowler (876-936), the first of the great medieval German kings and the founder of the Ottonian dynasty.
Another influential bearer of the name was Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634), a renowned Dutch painter known for his vibrant depictions of winter landscapes and scenes of everyday life in the Netherlands during the Dutch Golden Age.
In the realm of literature, the name found its place in the works of William Shakespeare, who immortalized the character of Prince Henry (later King Henry V) in his historical plays. This literary representation further solidified the name's association with royalty and leadership.
As time passed, the name continued to evolve, with the unique spelling "Hendrixx" emerging as a modern variation. One of the most celebrated individuals bearing this spelling was the legendary American rock musician Jimi Hendrixx (1942-1970), whose innovative guitar playing and iconic performances left an indelible mark on the world of music.
Throughout its long and storied history, the name Hendrixx has been carried by a diverse array of individuals, from noblemen and kings to artists and musicians, each leaving their mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Hendrixx + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hendrixx as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hendrixx: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hendrixx?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 442 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hendrixx going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 775,462 US residents.
Is Hendrixx a common name?
We classify Hendrixx as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 445 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hendrixx most popular?
The single biggest year for Hendrixx was 2022, when 89 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hendrixx is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hendrixx in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hendrixx a male name?
Yes, 98.7% of people registered as Hendrixx in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hendrixx still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hendrixx in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hendrixx can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Hendrixx as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.