Hamilton
Hamilton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Crooked hill or bare hill.
Origin and history
Hamilton originated as an English and Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning crooked hill or treeless hill. It has historically seen steady use as a masculine given name in the United States. The name experienced renewed cultural visibility following the success of the Broadway musical bearing the same title.
Popularity in the United States
6,517 babies in the United States have been named Hamilton since 1880. It ranks #1503 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1594.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- GA (16.2 %)
- NY (15.1 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 148 |
| 1890-1900 | 103 |
| 1900-1910 | 144 |
| 1910-1920 | 557 |
| 1920-1930 | 625 |
| 1930-1940 | 387 |
| 1940-1950 | 381 |
| 1950-1960 | 338 |
| 1960-1970 | 352 |
| 1970-1980 | 373 |
| 1980-1990 | 615 |
| 1990-2000 | 691 |
| 2000-2010 | 677 |
| 2010-2019 | 793 |
| 2020-2029 | 333 |
Famous people named Hamilton
- Hamilton Jordan: Politician, White House Chief of Staff
- Hamilton Fish: Secretary of State, Governor
- Hamilton Camp: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Ham, Hammie
Fun facts
- It derives from Old English elements describing a crooked or treeless hill in Leicestershire, England.
- Its prominence increased significantly in popular culture due to Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical Hamilton.