Wilkin is an English given name of Old English origin, derived from the personal name Wihhelm, which consists of two elements: "wil" meaning will or desire, and "helm" meaning helmet. This name was popular during the Middle Ages in England but has since fallen into obscurity, making it quite rare today. It is not often encountered in modern times, perhaps due to its similarity with more common names like Wilkinson or Wilkerson, which can cause confusion or mispronunciation. Wilkin does not have any associated name days or saint's days as it is not a saint's name.
The name Wilkin experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, with peaks occurring around 1977-1980, 1996-1999, and 2005-2007. The highest number of births in a single year was recorded in 2020 with 10 births. Since the 2010s, the name has seen an increase in usage, with 2022 having the second-highest number of births (7) after 2020.