How Many People Are Named Wilkes?
Complete statistics for the name Wilkes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wilkes is a very rare name for boys, with only 255 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,293,185 Americans. That's pretty unique! It's also a modern name, with 82% of those named Wilkes being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 298 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wilkes Through the Generations
Wilkes has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 30 births. The name's current generation skew shows that most people named Wilkes are young, with 244 under 30 years old. This makes it a genuinely modern name, reflecting its recent surge in usage among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wilkes's English roots
📄 About the Name Wilkes
How Many People Have the Name Wilkes?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,653 people in the United States currently share the name Wilkes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,776 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Wilkes a Common or Rare Name?
Wilkes is classified as Rare. 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 Wilkes Mean?
Wilkes means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wilkes in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wilkes Most Popular?
The name Wilkes reached peak popularity in 2018, with 30 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 Wilkes?
Approximately 17,653 people named Wilkes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,653. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,776 Americans.
Is Wilkes a rare name?
Wilkes is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,776 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wilkes mean?
Wilkes means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Wilkes more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wilkes are male and 0% are female.
When was Wilkes most popular?
Wilkes peaked in 2018 with 30 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.