Wilkie
Pronunciation: [ w-IHLK-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wilkie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 79 babies have been named Wilkie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wilkie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,620 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,620
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Wilkie is also used as a girl name, ranked #23889.
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Amharic origin
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About the Name Wilkie
Wilkie is a boy name .
Is Wilkie a boy or girl name? Wilkie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,620 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,889. Wilkie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Wilkie is currently ranked #28,620 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilkie include Wil, Wilk, Wilky, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wilkie include Wilkes . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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