Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Wilkens

Wilkens is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrea Wilkens, German footballer Ann Wilkens, Swedish former journalist, diplomat and ambassador April Rose Wilkens, American convicted murderer who tried to use "battered woman syndrome" as a defense Carl Wilkens, American involved in Rwandan genocide rescue efforts Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player Emily Wilkens…

Current Rank
#12,490
Peak Rank
#8,731 (2006)
Total Babies
30
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1992
First Year
2009
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#8731
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Wilkens

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

Wilkens is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrea Wilkens, German footballer Ann Wilkens, Swedish former journalist, diplomat and ambassador April Rose Wilkens, American convicted murderer who tried to use "battered woman syndrome" as a defense Carl Wilkens, American involved in Rwandan genocide rescue efforts Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player Emily Wilkens…

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The Story of Wilkens

Wilkens first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 8 Wilkenss were born — ranking #8,731 that year. As of 2026, Wilkens ranks #12,490 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Wilkenss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Wilkens

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkens

What does the name Wilkens mean?
Wilkens is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrea Wilkens, German footballer Ann Wilkens, Swedish former journalist, diplomat and ambassador April Rose Wilkens, American convicted murderer who tried to use "battered woman syndrome" as a defense Carl Wilkens, American involved in Rwandan genocide rescue efforts Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player Emily Wilkens…
How popular is Wilkens in 2026?
In 2026, Wilkens ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Wilkens most popular?
Wilkens reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #8,731 that year with 8 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Wilkens most popular?
Wilkens has historically been most popular in Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Wilkens.
Is Wilkens a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Wilkens is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Wilkens?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wilkens include Ives, Wellesley, Keaven. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Wilkens

Wilkens is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Wilkens's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #8,731. Use the chart and map above to compare Wilkens'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.