Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Wilkin

Name: Popularity of the name Wilkin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Wilkin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#7,499 (2020)

Total Babies

122

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

2023

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#7499

Peak Rank

122

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wilkin

Wilkin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 10 Wilkins were born — ranking #7,499 that year. As of 2026, Wilkin ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Wilkins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Wilkin

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

Welkin
Wilken
Wolken
Welking
Wilkins
Willin
Welcome
Wellcome
Winken
Wiccan
Wicken
Willian

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkin

What does the name Wilkin mean?

Wilkin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wilkin in 2026?

In 2026, Wilkin ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Wilkin most popular?

Wilkin reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #7,499 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Wilkin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Wilkin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Wilkin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wilkin include Vail, Alif, Kasan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wilkin

Wilkin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 122 births in the dataset. Wilkin's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #7,499. Use the chart and map above to compare Wilkin'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.