Little William; resolute protector
A medieval diminutive of William, combining the Germanic root 'wil' (desire or will) and 'helm' (protection) with the Middle English suffix '-kin'. It was once a common pet name in England during the Middle Ages before evolving into a surname.
Less common today
Wilkin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,584 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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