Wilks
Meaningson of Wilkin · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #8,910 in 2025
8 babies were named Wilks in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,695 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2017–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wilks you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wilks, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wilks would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWilks first shows up in US birth records in 2017, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearWilks is at its all-time high right now: #8,910 in 2025.
- New on the sceneWilks wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2017.
- TrendWilks has climbed 1,695 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Wilks means “son of Wilkin”.
About the name Wilks
Wilks is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Wilkin”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-lks”. US birth records list Wilks for boys from 2017 to 2025, in 3 of those 9 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #8,910 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 731,707 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wilks
What does the name Wilks mean?
Wilks means “son of Wilkin” in English.
What is the origin of the name Wilks?
Wilks has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wilks a boy or girl name?
Wilks is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wilks?
Wilks ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#8,910).