Boy nameCurrently #12,917 in the USFalling
Hamlet
//ˈhæmlət//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20196 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hamlet's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hamlet's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hamlet |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Hamlet through the decades
- Hamlet peaked in 2019, when 11 babies were named Hamlet in the US.
- The 2000s were Hamlet's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2008–2024), use of Hamlet has risen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hamlet currently ranks #12,917 in the US and is cooling off.