Wilkins

Wilkins is a surname style name, derived from Wilkin, itself a diminutive form of the strong classic William. Used quietly in the US across the 19th century, it may be one to consider if you want something rarer than William (or Liam), enjoy last-names as first names, and like those "plural" names along the lines of Banks, Brooks, and Collins.

It notably appears in Charles Dickens' novel, David Copperfield, borne by Mr. Micawber, a character who is forever running into trouble and debt, but remains endlessly optimistic that "something will turn up".

Pronounced WIL-kinz.

As of October 2026, Wilkins ranked #14217 for boys in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #3200 for boys in 1920.