Endrik
Of Old Norse origins, meaning "single ruler" or "sole power".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Endrik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Endrik today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Endrik births was 2024 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Endrik. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Endrik. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2024
9 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,497
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Endrik: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Endrik by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Endrik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Endrik
The name Endrik has its origins in the Germanic languages, believed to have derived from the Old Norse name Hendrikr or the Old German name Heimrich. These names are composed of the elements "haim" meaning "home" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power."
The name Endrik was initially prevalent in Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, as well as in parts of Germany and the Netherlands. It gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly among the Norse and Germanic peoples.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Endrik can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of medieval Norse literature that dates back to the 13th century. The name appears in various forms, such as Heinrekr and Heinrik, in these sagas.
In the 11th century, Endrik was the name of a Scandinavian king, Endrik I of Denmark, who reigned from 1064 to 1103. He was known for his efforts to consolidate the Danish kingdom and strengthen its position in the region.
Another notable historical figure with the name Endrik was Endrik III, Duke of Bavaria, who lived from 940 to 995 AD. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Holy Roman Empire and was known for his military campaigns against the Hungarians and the Slavic tribes.
During the Renaissance period, Endrik Vaudemont (1428-1470) was a prominent figure in the Duchy of Lorraine, serving as the Count of Vaudémont and later as the Duke of Lorraine. He was renowned for his diplomatic skills and his efforts to maintain peace in the region.
In the 16th century, Endrik VIII of England (1491-1547) was one of the most influential monarchs in English history. His reign was marked by the English Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England, among other significant events.
Another notable figure was Endrik IV of France (1553-1610), who ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1589 until his death. He was instrumental in ending the French Wars of Religion and is considered one of the most popular French monarchs due to his efforts to promote religious tolerance and economic prosperity.
People
Endrik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Endrik as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Endrik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Endrik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Endrik going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Endrik a common name?
We classify Endrik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Endrik most popular?
The single biggest year for Endrik was 2024, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Endrik is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Endrik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Endrik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Endrik in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Endrik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Endrik in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Endrik can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Endrik?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Endrik on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.