Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Wilkinson

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

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#10,556 (2001)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2014

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#10556

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wilkinson

The earliest SSA record of Wilkinson as a baby boy name dates back to 2001, when 5 babies received it. 2001 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Wilkinson — #10,556 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Wilkinsons. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2014 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 10 Wilkinsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Wilkinson most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

United Kingdom
32%
United States
24%
New Zealand
20%
Australia
18%
Canada
7%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Wilkinson

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

Williamson
Wilkerson
Willkommen
Shinkansen
Willison
Hokanson
Wisconsin
Wisconson
Wilkens
Melanson
Williamston
Vulcanian

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkinson

What does the name Wilkinson mean?

Wilkinson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wilkinson in 2026?

In 2026, Wilkinson ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Wilkinson most popular?

Wilkinson reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #10,556 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Wilkinson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wilkinson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wilkinson include Abdelkareem, Abey, Aidann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wilkinson

Wilkinson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Wilkinson's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #10,556. Use the chart and map above to compare Wilkinson'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.