Hawkins
Hawkins is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Hawk or little Hawk.
Origin and history
Hawkins originates as an English surname derived as a patronymic or diminutive form of Hawk. Historically used as a family name, it has increasingly gained traction as a given name in the United States. Its recent usage reflects a modern trend of turning traditional surname roots into contemporary first names.
Popularity in the United States
918 babies in the United States have been named Hawkins since 1880. It ranks #3760 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1655.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48.8 %)
- TN (13.4 %)
- CA (11 %)
- UT (9.4 %)
- NC (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 513 |
| 2020-2029 | 272 |
Nicknames
Hawk
Fun facts
- Hawkins was originally a medieval patronymic surname based on 'Hawk' or 'Hawkin', a diminutive of Harry or Henry.
- More than a quarter of all U.S. births recorded for the first name Hawkins since 1880 have occurred since 2020.