Hamilton
Boy name · #3129 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Hamilton? In official American birth records, Hamilton has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 38 baby boys were named Hamilton, placing it at #3129 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1767, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 47,368 boys born in 2025 was named Hamilton.
Babies named Hamilton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Hamilton first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 17 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 98 boys were named Hamilton — good for #1628 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Hamilton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Hamilton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Hamilton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Hamilton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Hamilton is most common
State-level data for Hamilton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Hamilton
Statistically, parents drawn to Hamilton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Charleston, Britton, Heston, Creighton, and Lawton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Hamilton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3128 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2637 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2693 |
| 2022 | 68 | #2150 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2026 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2366 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1849 |
| 2018 | 80 | #1872 |
| 2017 | 83 | #1809 |
| 2016 | 98 | #1628 |
| 2015 | 86 | #1767 |
| 2014 | 93 | #1657 |
| 2013 | 86 | #1709 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2292 |
| 2011 | 71 | #1947 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2212 |
| 2009 | 78 | #1861 |
| 2008 | 92 | #1665 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2139 |
| 2006 | 75 | #1823 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2081 |
| 2004 | 64 | #1911 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2031 |
| 2002 | 55 | #1998 |
| 2001 | 78 | #1543 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Hamilton?
In official American birth records, the name Hamilton first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 17 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Hamilton a popular boy name?
Hamilton ranked #3129 among boys in 2025 with 38 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1767.
When was the name Hamilton most popular?
Hamilton peaked in 2016, when 98 American boys received the name (ranked #1628 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Hamilton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 47,368 newborn American boys was named Hamilton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.