Masculine dossier · first seen 1916
Wilkes
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2018
Peak births
30
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Wilkes
How many people are named Wilkes?
An estimated 273 living Americans are named Wilkes.
How rare is Wilkes?
Wilkes is very rare among babies today, with 20 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 33.3% from its 2018 peak.
How old is the typical Wilkes?
The median age of a living American named Wilkes is approximately 8 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 12 years old.
Is Wilkes still popular?
Yes. Wilkes is holding steady, with 20 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
1916Peak 20182025
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
33.3%
2025
20
All-time
318