Hamilton
- Pronunciation
- [Ha-mil-ton]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Grassy Estate
- Origin
- English
Hamilton Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,479 baby boys have been named Hamilton. The name peaked in 2016 with 98 US births that year (rank #1630). In 2024, ranked #2640 nationally — 1,010 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Hamilton
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hamilton births are: California (366), Texas (294), Georgia (291).
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8-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hamilton's exact length and starting letter: Hadassah, Hadiyyah, Hadleigh, Hagaleah, Hagalean.
Quick Facts About Hamilton
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ham | Home | Male | Anglo |
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Compare Hamilton to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hamilton against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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