Little Will or son of William
Wilkins is a medieval diminutive of the name William, combining the Germanic root 'Wil' (desire or helmet) with the Middle English suffix '-kin'. Historically used as a surname, it signifies 'son of little Will'.
Less common today
Wilkins isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,048 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
An optimistic character known for his financial struggles · David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
