Hammond
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,066 in 1892
0 babies were named Hammond in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHammond first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1892, when it reached #1,066.
About the name Hammond
Hammond is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ond”. US birth records list Hammond for boys from 1892 to 2024, in 59 of those 133 years. Its best year was 1892, when it ranked #1,066 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.1 | 195,122 boys |
| 1900s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 1910s | 20 | 51,282 boys |
| 1920s | 9.7 | 102,987 boys |
| 1930s | 4.5 | 221,239 boys |
| 1940s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 1950s | 1.9 | 540,541 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,351,351 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 393,701 boys |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 458,716 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 Hammond
What is the origin of the name Hammond?
Hammond has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hammond a boy or girl name?
Hammond is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hammond?
Hammond is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #1,066 in 1892.