Is Hawkins a boy's or girl's name?

Hawkins is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 10 recorded births.

When was Hawkins most popular?

Hawkins reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 88 births that year. It is currently ranked #3344 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Hawkins?

Hawkins is currently ranked #3344 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 886 babies since 1914.

Hawkins

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishDeclining Also a pet name

#3344▼ 269in 2024

Meaning & Origin

An English surname originating as a patronymic.

Hawkins is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a medieval patronymic derived from Hawkin, a diminutive of Haw (a pet form of Harry or Henry), meaning 'little Harry' or 'son of Hawkin.'

The Netflix series Stranger Things put Hawkins on the cultural map — it's the fictional Indiana town at the center of the supernatural mystery. As a first name, it carries that sense of adventure and intrigue, making it a smart choice for parents who want something cinematic.

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Popularity Over Time

Hawkins climbed 5935 spots in the last 20 years — from #9279 to #3344.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Hawkins
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	240	#2759	▼
2010s	513	#2876	▲
2000s	86	#8054	▲
1990s	32	#7964	▲
1920s	10	#4552	▲
1910s	5	#3474	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(32 years, 1914–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Hawkins
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	35	#3344	-5 (-12.5%)
2023	40	#3075	-16 (-28.6%)
2022	56	#2477	+6 (12.0%)
2021	50	#2598	-9 (-15.3%)
2020	59	#2301	-15 (-20.3%)
2019	74	#1985	+10 (15.6%)
2018	64	#2175	+5 (8.5%)
2017	59	#2249	-29 (-33.0%)
2016	88	#1757	+29 (49.2%)
2015	59	#2262	+6 (11.3%)
2014	53	#2411	+13 (32.5%)
2013	40	#2862	+3 (8.1%)
2012	37	#3074	+13 (54.2%)
2011	24	#4151	+9 (60.0%)
2010	15	#5838	-3 (-16.7%)
2009	18	#5173	+8 (80.0%)
2008	10	#7896	-1 (-9.1%)
2007	11	#7275	+2 (22.2%)
2006	9	#8254	0
2005	9	#7872	+2 (28.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Hawkins as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Hawkins has also been given to 10 girls in the U.S. since 2021.

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Total births

2021

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Frequently Asked

Can Hawkins be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Hawkins is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3344. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Hawkins has two lives

Hawkins, the baby name

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886 babies

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Hawkins, the pet name

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11 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1914–2024) · Methodology