6,889births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
1976Peak · Montevideo (Uruguay)
#3128United States 2025
Hamilton is a boy name family recorded 6,889 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3128 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Montevideo in 1976, at 16.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hamilton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | English | 6,517 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3128 | 1883 | ▼ 50 % |
| Hamilton | English | 150 | 🇫🇷 France | #4618 | 2019 | ▲ 27 % |
| Hamilton | English | 113 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3657 | 2018 | ▼ 23 % |
| Hamilton | English | 47 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2021 | – |
| Hamilton | English | 45 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #2517 | 2015 | new |
| Hamilton | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1917 | – |
Questions about Hamilton
How popular is the name Hamilton?
In 2025 it ranked #3128 in the United States. Official registers record 6,889 births across 7 countries.
When was Hamilton most popular?
It peaked in Montevideo in 1976, at 16.4 births per 100,000.
Is Hamilton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hamilton is a boy name.