How Many People Are Named Hawkins?

Complete statistics for the name Hawkins: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hawkins
Uncommon
English surname used as a first name

Hawkins, a very rare male name, is held by just 873 people in the US, making up 1 in 378,012 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 96% of its bearers under 30.

~135,632
Living in US
1 in 2,444
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who rides)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,303
Worldwide Bearers
#217,962
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
445
🇬🇮 Gibraltar
248
🇰🇪 Kenya
152
🇳🇬 Nigeria
137
🇲🇼 Malawi
106
🇦🇺 Australia
76
🇨🇦 Canada
31
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
21
🇨🇳 China
11
🇿🇲 Zambia
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
863 (99%)
♀ Female
10 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
857
Would be under 30 (96%)
24
Would be 30–60 (3%)
15
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 896 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hawkins Through the Generations

Hawkins has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 88 births. Today, the average age of those named Hawkins is 12, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. The majority, 857 out of 873, are under 30, while only 24 are aged between 30 and 60, and just 15 are over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 62
Tennessee 17
California 14
Utah 12
North Carolina 11
Florida 6
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Hawkins

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hawkins's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Hawkins

How Many People Have the Name Hawkins?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 135,632 people in the United States currently share the name Hawkins. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,444 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Hawkins a Common or Rare Name?

Hawkins is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hawkins Mean?

Hawkins means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hawkins in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Hawkins Most Popular?

The name Hawkins reached peak popularity in 2016, with 88 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hawkins?

Approximately 135,632 people named Hawkins live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 135,632. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,444 Americans.

Is Hawkins a rare name?

Hawkins is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,444 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hawkins mean?

Hawkins means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Hawkins more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Hawkins are male and 1% are female.

When was Hawkins most popular?

Hawkins peaked in 2016 with 88 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US135,632
All-Time Births135,632
1 in X1 in 2,444
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2016
World Rank#217,962
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.