Declining since 2017, #3,513 for boys today.
Popularity of Hawkins since 1914
Babies named Hawkins per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 513 |
| 2020s | 272 |
Meaning & origin
Hawkins is a surname-turned-first-name with roots in medieval England. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914, but remained rare until the 2010s. Its peak year was 2016, after which its popularity has fallen steadily through 2025, when it ranked 3,513th. The name follows the fashionable pattern of surname names like Hudson and Jackson, but with a distinct falconry flair. Though not widely used in any particular state, Hawkins appeals to parents seeking a strong, traditional-sounding surname with a touch of ruggedness.
Hawkins is a patronymic surname turned given name, derived from the medieval English nickname Hawkin, which itself is a diminutive of either Hal (a short form of Harry or Henry) or the falconry term 'hawk'. The name emerged as a surname in medieval England, most famously associated with the naval hero Sir John Hawkins (16th century). Its use as a first name is a modern revival, part of the trend of adopting surnames as given names, which gained momentum in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hawk
Sibling names for Hawkins
Names that share Hawkins's style, for a brother or sister.
