Hastings
Boy name · English · German · Latin
MeaningHæsta's people · Old English
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,269 in 1912
14 babies were named Hastings in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,462 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hastings you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hastings, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hastings would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHastings first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1912, when it reached #2,269.
- TrendHastings has climbed 4,462 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Old English, Hastings means “Hæsta's people”. Our records link it to English, German and Latin roots.
About the name Hastings
Hastings is a boy name of English, German and Latin origin meaning “Hæsta's people”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ngs”. US birth records list Hastings for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 10 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,269 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 571,429 boys |
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 990,099 boys |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 202,703 boys |
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Questions about the name Hastings
What does the name Hastings mean?
Hastings means “Hæsta's people” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Hastings?
Hastings has English, German, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hastings a boy or girl name?
Hastings is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hastings?
Hastings ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#2,269).