Declining since 2019, #2,604 for boys today.
Popularity of Hendrik since 1917
Babies named Hendrik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 549 |
| 2020s | 355 |
Meaning & origin
Hendrik is a classic Dutch and German form of Henry that has a strong, traditional sound. In the United States, it has been in use since at least 1917, but its popularity has fluctuated. As of 2024, it ranked 2,604 with roughly 1 in 34,162 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 2020, but since 2019 its usage has been declining. The name is most common in Michigan and California, reflecting areas with sizable Dutch-American communities. While it has never reached the heights of its English counterpart Henry, Hendrik remains a distinctive choice that honors European heritage.
Hendrik is a Dutch, German, and Scandinavian form of Henry, which derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of heim 'home' and ric 'power, ruler'. The name was borne by numerous European royals and has been consistently used in the Netherlands and northern Europe.
Where Hendrik is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Henk, Rik, Drik
Sibling names for Hendrik
Names that share Hendrik's style, for a brother or sister.
