Wilkin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Wilkin means 'desire for protection' or 'resolute protector'.
Meaning of the Name Wilkin
Wilkin is a masculine name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English name 'Wilkin', which is a diminutive form of 'William'. The name William itself is composed of the elements 'wil', meaning 'will, desire', and 'helm', meaning 'helmet, protection'. Therefore, the meaning of Wilkin can be interpreted as 'desire for protection' or 'resolute protector'.
Popularity of the Name Wilkin
The popularity for the name Wilkin peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 10 births, which ranked number 17,005 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Wilkin had the most male births in 2020 with 10, which ranked number 7,483 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Wilkin has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among males, Wilkin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Wilkin
- 20 Year Trend of Wilkin: 40.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Wilkin: 16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Wilkin: 16.67%
Popularity of Wilkin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Wilkin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Wilkin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Wilkin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Wilkin
- Total Births of Wilkin: 7 (1.55%)
- Male Births of Wilkin: 7 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Wilkin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Wilkin have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.