Hendrick
From Low German Hendrick and Dutch Hendrik, equivalent to Henry.
Every Hendrick since 1918 — 1,664 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hendrick
Hendrick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,923 in 2025 with 81 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 1,664 American babies have been named Hendrick. Its peak came in 2024, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hendrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hendrick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81 | #1,923 |
| 2024 | 111 | #1,565 |
| 2023 | 76 | #2,008 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2,105 |
| 2021 | 81 | #1,893 |
| 2020 | 81 | #1,839 |
| 2019 | 83 | #1,828 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1,966 |
| 2017 | 90 | #1,728 |
| 2016 | 77 | #1,906 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2,499 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2,353 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2,437 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2,881 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,386 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,929 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3,425 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,903 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,699 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,412 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,389 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,664 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,032 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,782 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,178 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,135 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,101 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,803 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,003 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,666 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,445 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,069 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,161 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,888 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,585 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hendrick
- Hendrick Avercamp Painter · 1585–1634
- Hendrick ter Brugghen Painter · 1588–1629
- Hendrick de Keyser Sculptor · 1565–1621
- Hendrick Chin A Sen Politician · 1934–1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hendrick mean?
From Low German Hendrick and Dutch Hendrik, equivalent to Henry.
How popular is the name Hendrick in 2025?
Hendrick ranked #1,923 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 81 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hendrick?
1,664 babies have been named Hendrick in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hendrick most popular?
Hendrick peaked in 2024, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Hendrick a boy or girl name?
Hendrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hendrick rising or falling?
Hendrick is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hendrick?
Well-known people named Hendrick include Hendrick Avercamp (painter), Hendrick ter Brugghen (painter), Hendrick de Keyser (sculptor).