Hamilton
4 countries#3128 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hamilton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,517 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3128 · peaked in 2016 with 98 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Georgia, New York, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
123 births recorded 1977–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
120 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2018 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
118 births recorded 1982–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 2008 with 11 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 1977–1977 · peaked in 1977 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hamilton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1823 | — |
| 2007 | #2139 | ↓316 |
| 2008 | #1665 | ↑474 |
| 2009 | #1861 | ↓196 |
| 2010 | #2212 | ↓351 |
| 2011 | #1947 | ↑265 |
| 2012 | #2292 | ↓345 |
| 2013 | #1709 | ↑583 |
| 2014 | #1657 | ↑52 |
| 2015 | #1767 | ↓110 |
| 2016 | #1628 | ↑139 |
| 2017 | #1809 | ↓181 |
| 2018 | #1872 | ↓63 |
| 2019 | #1849 | ↑23 |
| 2020 | #2366 | ↓517 |
| 2021 | #2026 | ↑340 |
| 2022 | #2150 | ↓124 |
| 2023 | #2693 | ↓543 |
| 2024 | #2637 | ↑56 |
| 2025 | #3128 | ↓491 |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton
Is Hamilton a popular name?
Yes — Hamilton currently ranks #3128 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hamilton more common for boys or girls?
Hamilton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hamilton most popular?
Hamilton peaked in 2016 in United States, with 98 recorded births that year.
Is Hamilton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hamilton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #425 in 1880 to #3128 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hamilton?
At least 6,758 babies have been recorded with the name Hamilton across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Hamilton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hamilton appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Hamilton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hamilton include Gershon, Hal, Ilya, Isak.
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