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, 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.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
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)
🌿 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.