Hawkins
Boy name · #3522 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Hawkins? In official American birth records, Hawkins has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 32 baby boys were named Hawkins, placing it at #3522 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2253, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 56,250 boys born in 2025 was named Hawkins.
The 111-year story
Hawkins first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 88 boys were named Hawkins — good for #1754 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Hawkins per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Hawkins against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Hawkins in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Hawkins is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Hawkins will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Hawkins is most common
State-level data for Hawkins is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Hawkins
Statistically, parents drawn to Hawkins tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rollins, Riggins, Collins, Tiberius, and Harbor.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Hawkins | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3513 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3335 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3055 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2468 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2588 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2292 |
| 2019 | 74 | #1974 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2167 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2240 |
| 2016 | 88 | #1754 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2253 |
| 2014 | 53 | #2402 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2848 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3059 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4110 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5741 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5102 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7698 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7094 |
| 2006 | 9 | #7998 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7640 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8927 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8643 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6522 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10349 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Hawkins?
In official American birth records, the name Hawkins first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Hawkins a popular boy name?
Hawkins ranked #3522 among boys in 2025 with 32 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2253.
When was the name Hawkins most popular?
Hawkins peaked in 2016, when 88 American boys received the name (ranked #1754 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Hawkins?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 56,250 newborn American boys was named Hawkins. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.