Hawkins
Every Hawkins since 1914 — 933 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hawkins
Hawkins is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,544 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 933 American babies have been named Hawkins. Its peak came in 2016, when 88 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hawkins stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hawkins year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,753 | 32 | #3,544 |
| 2024 | — | — | 35 | #3,355 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,063 | 40 | #3,078 |
| 2022 | — | — | 56 | #2,477 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,136 | 50 | #2,600 |
| 2020 | — | — | 59 | #2,302 |
| 2019 | — | — | 74 | #1,985 |
| 2018 | — | — | 64 | #2,178 |
| 2017 | — | — | 59 | #2,249 |
| 2016 | — | — | 88 | #1,757 |
| 2015 | — | — | 59 | #2,262 |
| 2014 | — | — | 53 | #2,411 |
| 2013 | — | — | 40 | #2,863 |
| 2012 | — | — | 37 | #3,075 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,151 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,839 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,173 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #7,897 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,275 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,254 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,873 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,280 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,008 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,717 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,017 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,288 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,620 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,518 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hawkins in 2025?
Hawkins ranked #3,544 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hawkins?
933 babies have been named Hawkins in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hawkins most popular?
Hawkins peaked in 2016, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Hawkins a boy or girl name?
Hawkins is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hawkins rising or falling?
Hawkins is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.