Wilkes: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A determined child with resolute purpose.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #6230
- Peak
- #3458 in 1923
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wilkes Means
Wilkes is a boy name of English origin. A determined child with resolute purpose.
How Popular Wilkes Is
Wilkes currently ranks #6230 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3458 in 1923. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Wilkes
- Wilkes is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Wilkes is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
- With just one syllable, Wilkes is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.
Names Like Wilkes
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Sibling Names for Wilkes
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Questions About Wilkes
What does Wilkes mean?
Wilkes is a boy name of English origin. A determined child with resolute purpose.
How popular is Wilkes?
Wilkes currently ranks #6230 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3458 in 1923. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Wilkes come from?
Wilkes comes from English roots. Wilkes is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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