Hamilton
Meaningflat-topped hill · English
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #346 in 1883
38 babies were named Hamilton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 762 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hamilton you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Hamilton
Hamilton Luske
American film director (1903-1968)
Choose Hamilton and your child shares a first name with Hamilton Luske, an American film director. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Hamilton, like who?” Hamilton Luske's Wikipedia article is available in 20 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Hamilton Luske on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hamilton, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hamilton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHamilton has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Hamiltons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1883, when it ranked #346. Today it's #3,128, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHamilton has slipped 762 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Hamilton means “flat-topped hill”.
About the name Hamilton
Hamilton is a boy name of English origin meaning “flat-topped hill”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Hamilton for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #346 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 136 | 7,351 boys |
| 1890s | 91 | 10,937 boys |
| 1900s | 106 | 9,397 boys |
| 1910s | 86 | 11,696 boys |
| 1920s | 57 | 17,637 boys |
| 1930s | 37 | 27,218 boys |
| 1940s | 26 | 38,521 boys |
| 1950s | 17 | 59,137 boys |
| 1960s | 18 | 54,318 boys |
| 1970s | 23 | 44,385 boys |
| 1980s | 33 | 30,012 boys |
| 1990s | 36 | 28,161 boys |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,525 boys |
| 2010s | 42 | 23,697 boys |
| 2020s | 32 | 31,201 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hamilton
What does the name Hamilton mean?
Hamilton means “flat-topped hill” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hamilton?
Hamilton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hamilton a boy or girl name?
Hamilton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hamilton?
Hamilton ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 1883 (#346).