Total births
351
Boys' name · since 1918
Hendricks
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 351 babies named Hendricks, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3463
- among boys today
- 351
- born since 1918
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Hendricks currently ranks #3463 among boys' names in America, with 351 babies recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Hendricks recorded 351 times among boys since 1918, holding rank #3463 nationally today, ahead of 76% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2025.
- #3463 among boys today
- 351 born since 1918
- 2020s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Hendricks is currently the #3463 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 351 born since 1918, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3463
- among boys today
- 351
- born since 1918
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Hendricks vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3463
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Hendricks was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
38 babies were named Hendricks in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Hendricks compares
351 49th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hendricks's all-time total is 4% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hendricks | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 351 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hendricks's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hendricks's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hendricks at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,463
Active since
1918
Hendricks popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Hendricks by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Hendricks's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Hendricks births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 7
1910s
7 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
148 births
- 2020s
2020s
186 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 186 births (53% of all-time use).
Hendricks by state
Where Hendricks concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Hendricks's total US births 2.0%
Even split
7 of 351 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hendricks? ▼
351 babies have been named Hendricks since 1918. It currently ranks #3463 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 38 births.
When was Hendricks most popular? ▼
Hendricks was most popular in the 2020s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Hendricks most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hendricks are California (7 births), Florida (5 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Hendricks been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hendricks since 1918 -- 108 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hendricks? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Henry, Hendrix, Henri, Henderson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hendricks's data
- California records the most Hendrickss (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hendricks
Nearby Names Like Hendricks
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hendricks
Henry Boy
#6 768,945 births
Hendrix Boy
#297 13,540 births
Henri Boy
#1591 5,328 births
Henderson Boy
#2078 4,293 births
Henrik Boy
#919 4,224 births
Compare Hendricks side by side: Hendricks vs Henry Hendricks vs Hendrix Hendricks vs Henri
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hendricks: #3463 Boys' Name - 351 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hendricks. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hendricks draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.