Hammond
A patronymic surname from the Anglo-Norman given name Hamo, Hamon, from Germanic names beginning with a derivative of Proto-Germanic *haimaz (“home”), such as…
Every Hammond since 1892 — 479 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hammond
Hammond is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1892, 479 American babies have been named Hammond. Its peak came in 1921, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hammond stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hammond year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,970 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,893 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,406 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,041 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,147 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,178 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,738 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,210 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,924 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,336 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,134 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,271 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,664 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,470 |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,750 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,873 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,657 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,662 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,368 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,692 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hammond mean?
A patronymic surname from the Anglo-Norman given name Hamo, Hamon, from Germanic names beginning with a derivative of Proto-Germanic *haimaz (“home”), such as descendants of *Haimarīks (“Henry”).
How popular is the name Hammond in 2025?
Hammond did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hammond?
479 babies have been named Hammond in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hammond most popular?
Hammond peaked in 1921, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Hammond a boy or girl name?
Hammond is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hammond rising or falling?
Hammond is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.