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Hendrix

Boy name · 21 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Hendrix: 21 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2021.

Originally a Dutch and German surname meaning "son of Hendrik" – itself derived from Henry, "ruler of the home" – Hendrix rocketed to fame as a first name thanks to the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, whose explosive talent and iconic 1960s style made the name synonymous with creative rebellion. While no major places take the name directly, Hendrix College in Arkansas honours a Methodist bishop rather than the musician. As a given name, Hendrix has gathered momentum since the 1990s, particularly in Scotland and the US, often

Boy 4 of 52 years

Peak year
20219 babies
Latest (2022)
#5904 babies
Total births
21since 2017
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2021 · 9
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).