Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Hendric

Hendric may be a given name and refer to:George Hendric Houghton (1820-1897), American theologian Hendric van Alckmer, Middle Dutch writer

Current Rank
#10,889
Peak Rank
#8,731 (2020)
Total Babies
25
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2024
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#8731
Peak Rank
25
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hendric

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Hendric may be a given name and refer to:George Hendric Houghton (1820-1897), American theologian Hendric van Alckmer, Middle Dutch writer

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The Story of Hendric

The earliest SSA record of Hendric as a baby boy name dates back to 2016, when 6 babies received it. 2020 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Hendric — #8,731 in the national rankings. About 76% of every Hendric on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. Hendric last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 25 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Hendric

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hendric is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hendric

What does the name Hendric mean?
Hendric may be a given name and refer to:George Hendric Houghton (1820-1897), American theologian Hendric van Alckmer, Middle Dutch writer
How popular is Hendric in 2026?
In 2026, Hendric ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Hendric most popular?
Hendric reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #8,731 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Hendric a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hendric is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Hendric?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hendric include Ives, Wellesley, Keaven. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hendric

Hendric is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Hendric's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #8,731. Use the chart and map above to compare Hendric's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.