Harkins is an Irish surname and may refer to:
- Arthur Harkins
- Brett Harkins
- Gary Harkins
- George W. Harkins Native American leader, a chief of the Choctaw tribe during the Indian removals
- James M. Harkins
- John Harkins (actor)
- John Harkins
- Lida E. Harkins
- Pat Harkins
- Paul D. Harkins U.S. General, first commander of Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV)
- Todd Harkins
- William Draper Harkins