Hendrick, of Dutch origin, is an elegant and historic given name that has been utilized since medieval times. It is composed of two elements: 'Henri', which means 'home ruler', and '-k', a shortening of 'kijn' meaning 'home'. Therefore, the name Hendrick signifies 'ruler of the home'. This moniker was popular among nobility during the Middle Ages, with notable bearers including Hendrick van Wassenaer, a Dutch historian, and Hendrick Avercamp, a celebrated painter. Today, Hendrick continues to be chosen by parents seeking a strong, timeless name for their sons.
The name Hendrick appears to have seen a significant increase in popularity from the late 1990s onwards, with a marked surge starting around the year 2000. Between 2000 and 2022, there were at least 685 births, accounting for approximately 46% of the total births recorded over the entire period. The highest number of births in a single year was 90 in 2017. Before this trend, Hendrick was quite rare, with only sporadic appearances and no consistent pattern from 1918 to the late 1990s.