Hampton
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Hampton since 1880 — 5,039 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hampton
Hampton is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,444 in 2025 with 124 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,039 American babies have been named Hampton — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 162 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Hampton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hampton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,859 | 124 | #1,444 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,249 | 116 | #1,522 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,626 | 93 | #1,760 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,547 | 107 | #1,630 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,673 | 107 | #1,600 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,160 | 92 | #1,698 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,488 | 90 | #1,738 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,803 | 84 | #1,812 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,599 | 89 | #1,740 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,362 | 58 | #2,287 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,156 | 76 | #1,920 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,332 | 73 | #1,967 |
| 2013 | — | — | 85 | #1,727 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,656 | 71 | #1,995 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,875 | 68 | #2,009 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,652 | 65 | #2,075 |
| 2009 | — | — | 69 | #2,018 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,516 | 54 | #2,389 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,380 | 53 | #2,421 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,807 | 52 | #2,381 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,407 | 51 | #2,309 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,055 | 47 | #2,392 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,657 | 57 | #2,018 |
| 2002 | — | — | 35 | #2,713 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,150 | 41 | #2,398 |
| 2000 | — | — | 47 | #2,152 |
| 1995 | — | — | 37 | #2,188 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,649 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,755 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,004 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,808 |
| 1970 | — | — | 24 | #1,819 |
| 1965 | — | — | 19 | #1,829 |
| 1960 | — | — | 32 | #1,412 |
| 1955 | — | — | 27 | #1,495 |
| 1950 | — | — | 31 | #1,299 |
| 1945 | — | — | 38 | #1,047 |
| 1940 | — | — | 32 | #1,194 |
| 1935 | — | — | 21 | #1,515 |
| 1930 | — | — | 45 | #1,028 |
| 1925 | — | — | 38 | #1,153 |
| 1920 | — | — | 47 | #1,008 |
| 1915 | — | — | 40 | #1,004 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,007 |
| 1905 | — | — | 15 | #624 |
| 1900 | — | — | 11 | #811 |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #925 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #666 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #861 |
Famous people named Hampton
- Hampton Fancher Actor · b. 1938
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hampton mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Hampton in 2025?
Hampton ranked #1,444 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 124 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hampton?
5,039 babies have been named Hampton in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hampton most popular?
Hampton peaked in 2025, when 162 newborns received the name.
Is Hampton a boy or girl name?
Hampton is used for both: about 5% of babies named Hampton have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Hampton rising or falling?
Hampton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hampton?
Well-known people named Hampton include Hampton Fancher (actor).