Kendrix

Kendrix - A very unique male name

Kendrix appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #4114. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kendrix and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kendrix? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kendrix. The baby boy name Kendrix was given to 57 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1613 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 25,724 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kendrix peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1311.

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Kendrix is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kendrix is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #577 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,977.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kendrix is where you live.

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Kendrix origin and meaning

Modern elaboration of Kendrick, a surname name

Uncertain — Kendrick itself is disputed between Welsh ('greatest champion' or 'high hill') and Old English ('royal power') sources; the -x ending is a modern American addition

Kendrix appeared in 2010, sharpening Kendrick with an x in the era of Hendrix-inspired spellings (Jimi Hendrix held Hendrix as a surname, which is the sound being borrowed). Kendrick's own surname etymology is genuinely unsettled, so this elaboration inherits that uncertainty. It peaked in 2024.

Origin uncertain

Kendrix is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Kendrix

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kendrix, sorted by popularity.

Kendrick / Kentrell / Keandre / Kendric / Kendarius / Keondre / Kendry / Kendarious / Kendrell / Kendra /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kendrix

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kendrix a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kendrix?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KEN-driks · /ˈkɛndrɪks/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kendrick — The name it elaborates — a separate established name.
• Hendrix — The surname name whose x-ending it echoes — a separate established name.

Nicknames: Ken

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2010, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinageSurname

Why parents choose it

Kendrix gives Kendrick a rock-star x and a sharper silhouette while keeping its surname strength.

Worth knowing

• Kendrick (the rapper's given name, a different spelling) and Hendrix both crowd the same sound.