Hendryx

Meaning & origin

Hendryx is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2012. It ranked 4,539 in 2025, with an incidence of about 1 in every 77,640 boys that year. Its peak year so far was 2022, and its usage has been rising, though still very uncommon. The name is a respelling of Hendrix, itself a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Henry.' Its growth likely reflects the trend of using surnames and musician-inspired names, particularly after the enduring legacy of Jimi Hendrix. Hendryx has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its spread is diffuse and not concentrated in any region. As a modern coinage, it carries no long history but fits a style of phonetically creative, strong-sounding names.

Hendryx is a modern respelling of Hendrix, which itself is a patronymic surname derived from Henry. The name Henry comes from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.' Hendryx as a given name first appeared in U.S. records in 2012, likely influenced by the fame of musician Jimi Hendrix. Its usage remains rare, reflecting a pattern of using surnames and creative spellings as first names.