Hendrix is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #452 in 2025 with 85 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 155 births ranking #302. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 3,199 boys born was named Hendrix. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Hendrix is a surname-style name with roots in the Henry family and a very modern, musical edge. The deep meaning family points back to household rule, but contemporary appeal is mostly about sound and style.
The name rose sharply in modern baby naming through the popularity of bold surname names and the cultural legacy of Jimi Hendrix. It feels expressive, distinctive, and slightly rebellious.