Hendrik Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Hendrik means 'powerful ruler'.
Meaning of the Name Hendrik
Hendrik is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which means 'ruler of the home' or 'powerful ruler'. It was introduced to various European countries through the Germanic tribes and became popular in countries like the Netherlands and Belgium. The name has royal connections throughout history, with several European monarchs having borne this name.
Popularity of the Name Hendrik
The popularity for the name Hendrik peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 84 births, which ranked number 3,935 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Hendrik had the most male births in 2020 with 84, which ranked number 1,786 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Hendrik has increased sharply over the last ten years from 53 births to 66 births, an increase of 24.53%. Among males, Hendrik has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 53 births to 66 births, an increase of 24.53%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hendrik
- 20 Year Trend of Hendrik: 371.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Hendrik: 24.53%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hendrik: 24.53%
Popularity of Hendrik by State
For males, Hendrik was most popular in Midwestern states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hendrik. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 10 | 701 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hendrik
- Total Births of Hendrik: 67 (2.22%)
- Male Births of Hendrik: 67 (2.22%)
Given the upward trend of Hendrik over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.22% increase in total births, for a total of 67 births in 2024. Male births for Hendrik have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 67 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.22%.