Wilkes
- US rank
- #4,857
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,175 in 1923
20 babies were named Wilkes in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,123 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 85,470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wilkes, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wilkes would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWilkes first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1923, when it reached #3,175.
- TrendWilkes has climbed 1,123 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,857. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWilkes is most popular in Georgia, where it ranks #990. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Wilkes
Wilkes is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-kes”. US birth records list Wilkes for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 27 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1923, when it ranked #3,175 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,857, with 20 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 1920s | 1.9 | 520,833 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,351,351 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 2010s | 6.7 | 149,254 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 89,419 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wilkes
What is the origin of the name Wilkes?
Wilkes has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wilkes a boy or girl name?
Wilkes is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wilkes?
Wilkes ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1923 (#3,175).