Hendrix

Meaning & origin

Hendrix is a name that has rocketed up the charts since the 1990s, embodying a modern trend of surnames as first names. First recorded in 1885, it was virtually unused for a century before reemerging as a tribute to the iconic guitarist Jimi Hendrix. In 2025, the name ranked 354th, with a 1-in-1,831 incidence, and its trajectory continues to rise. Its peak year to date is 2022. While popular in states like Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Iowa, Hendrix has gained nationwide appeal. A 2020s favorite, it shows no signs of decline.

Hendrix originated as a Dutch and German patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hendrik'. Hendrik itself is the Dutch and German form of Henry, derived from the Germanic elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler). As a given name, Hendrix gained modern popularity primarily through admiration for the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, whose surname became a first name. The name began to see use as a first name in the late 20th century and rose sharply in the United States from the 1990s onward.