Total births
4,780
Unisex name · since 1880
Hampton
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 4,780 babies named Hampton, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1521
- among boys today
- 4,780
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Hampton is the #1521 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 4,780 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hampton has been recorded 4,780 times among boys since 1880, currently ranked #1521 nationally and more common than 89% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #1521 among boys today
- 4,780 born since 1880
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hampton is currently the #1521 unisex name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 4,780 born since 1880, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1521
- among boys today
- 4,780
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Hampton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1521
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Hampton was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
124 babies were named Hampton in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Hampton compares
4,780 Top 12% higher than 88% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hampton's all-time total is 13x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hampton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,780 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 124 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hampton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hampton's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 124, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hampton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#1,521
Active since
1880
Hampton popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 124
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Hampton popularity over time - girls
259 total births recorded since 1998 (Hampton as girls' name)
Hampton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hampton's strongest decade.
759 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Hampton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 77
1880s
77 births
- 1890s 80
1890s
80 births
- 1900s 124
1900s
124 births
- 1910s
1910s
361 births
- 1920s
1920s
467 births
- 1930s
1930s
340 births
- 1940s
1940s
318 births
- 1950s 275
1950s
275 births
- 1960s 213
1960s
213 births
- 1970s 142
1970s
142 births
- 1980s 168
1980s
168 births
- 1990s
1990s
311 births
- 2000s
2000s
506 births
- 2010s
2010s
759 births
- 2020s
2020s
639 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 759 births (16% of all-time use).
How Hampton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hampton's total volume
Hampton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hampton by state
Where Hampton concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 679 | 14.2% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 305 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 291 | 6.1% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 206 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 160 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Texas | | 119 | 2.5% |
| #7 | Florida | | 57 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 30 | 0.6% |
South Carolina share of Hampton's total US births 14.2%
Even split
679 of 4,780 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Hampton appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hampton? ▼
4,780 babies have been named Hampton since 1880. It currently ranks #1521 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 124 births.
When was Hampton most popular? ▼
Hampton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 759 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Hampton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hampton are South Carolina (679 births), North Carolina (305 births), Georgia (291 births).
Is Hampton a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hampton is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,780 births, and as a girl's name it has 259 births.
How long has the name Hampton been used? ▼
Hampton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 146 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hampton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hamza, Hamilton, Hamzah, Hamp, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hampton's data
- Hampton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (759 total births) through the 2020s (639) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- South Carolina records the most Hamptons (679 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hampton
Nearby Names Like Hampton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hampton
Hamza Boy
#528 10,573 births
Hamilton Boy
#2640 6,517 births
Hamzah Boy
#2939 1,544 births
Hamp Boy
1,076 births
Hamid Boy
#7353 928 births
Compare Hampton side by side: Hampton vs Hamza Hampton vs Hamilton Hampton vs Hamzah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hampton
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3,206 births · Peak 2016
Terrence #1522
72,412 births · Peak 1955
Taylen #1519
2,206 births · Peak 2021
Ivar #1523
1,468 births · Peak 2025
Adnan #1518
2,996 births · Peak 2023
Ranger #1524
1,518 births · Peak 2022
Payton #1517
24,739 births · Peak 2000
Sulaiman #1525
1,872 births · Peak 2023
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hampton: #1521 Unisex Name - 4,780 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hampton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hampton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.