Hawkins Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Hawkins is an English surname derived from a diminutive of the name Haw or Hugh, meaning 'little hawk'.
Meaning of the Name Hawkins
Hawkins is an English surname that originated from the Middle English name Haukin, a diminutive of the given name Haw or Hugh. The name is patronymic in nature, meaning it derived from the name of a male ancestor. Hawkins was originally a common surname found in the south and southwest of England. It is derived from a personal name that means 'little hawk', symbolizing agility and keenness.
Popularity of the Name Hawkins
The popularity for the name Hawkins peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 88 births, which ranked number 3,939 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Hawkins had the most female births in 2021 with 5, which ranked number 15,217 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2016 with 88, which ranked number 1,752 out of 14,199 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hawkins has increased sharply over the last ten years from 37 births to 56 births, an increase of 51.35%. Among males, Hawkins has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 37 births to 56 births, an increase of 51.35%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hawkins
- 20 Year Trend of Hawkins: 460.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Hawkins: 51.35%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hawkins: 51.35%
Popularity of Hawkins by State
For males, Hawkins was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hawkins. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hawkins
- Total Births of Hawkins: 58 (4.23%)
- Male Births of Hawkins: 58 (4.23%)
Given the upward trend of Hawkins over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.23% increase in total births, for a total of 58 births in 2024. Male births for Hawkins have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 58 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.23%.