Hamlet
Boy name · English · French · German · Old German
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,537 in 1911
8 babies were named Hamlet in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hamlet you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hamlet, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hamlet would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHamlet first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1911, when it ranked #1,537. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Hamlet
Hamlet is a boy name of English, French and German origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-let”. US birth records list Hamlet for boys from 1911 to 2025, in 36 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1911, when it ranked #1,537 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesGerman namesOld German names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.3 | 136,986 boys |
| 1920s | 1.3 | 781,250 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,439,024 boys |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,408,451 boys |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 284,900 boys |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 306,748 boys |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 789,474 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 Hamlet
What is the origin of the name Hamlet?
Hamlet has English, French, German, Old German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hamlet a boy or girl name?
Hamlet is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hamlet?
Hamlet ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1911 (#1,537).