Hamlet
- Pronunciation
- [Ham-let]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Little Home
- Origin
- German
Hamlet Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 245 baby boys have been named Hamlet. The name peaked in 2019 with 11 US births that year (rank #7332). In 2024, ranked #12917 nationally — 5,585 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Hamlet
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hamlet births are: California (10).
Other German-Origin Names Like Hamlet
If you like Hamlet's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hamlet's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Hamlet
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Compare Hamlet to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hamlet 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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