Hampton Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAMP-tuhn //ˈhæmp.tən//
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: Home settlement; enclosure
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hampton has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "ham" meaning "home" or "village" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This etymological combination suggests a literal meaning of "home settlement" or "homestead." The name was likely used to denote a place of residence, and it can be traced back to various locations in England, particularly in the medieval period. As a surname, it became more prominent in the 13th century, often associated with landowners or individuals from specific locales named Hampton.
Historically, the name Hampton is linked to several notable figures and places. One significant milestone is the establishment of Hampton Court Palace in the 16th century, which became a royal residence under King Henry VIII.
This connection to royalty and the grandeur of the palace contributed to the name's prominence in English history. Additionally, the name appears in various historical records and documents, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which lists settlements and landholdings in England, further solidifying its historical significance.
Culturally, the name Hampton has been associated with notions of stability and home, reflecting the meaning of its components. The name has also been adopted in various contexts, such as in place names across the United States, which often evoke a sense of heritage and connection to English roots.
The diminutive form "Ham" is sometimes used informally, though it is less common. Overall, the name Hampton carries with it a sense of historical depth and cultural resonance, rooted in its linguistic origins and historical milestones.
Famous people named Hampton
In this section, you will find notable people named Hampton. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hampton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Hampton who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Hampton Sides is an author and historian best known for Ghost Soldiers, Blood and Thunder, and In the Kingdom of Ice.
Hampton Hawes was a jazz pianist best known for his work with the Hampton Hawes Trio, and albums like The Sermon and For Real!
Hampton Fancher is a screenwriter and producer best known for Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hampton was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Hampton has ranked as high as #1244 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Hampton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hampton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hampton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Hampton (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 26 | |
| AL | 15 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| NC | 13 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| MS | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hampton.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 116 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2022 | 107 |
| 2021 | 107 |
| 2020 | 92 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2012 | 71 |
| 2011 | 68 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1957 | 34 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1947 | 38 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1945 | 38 |
| 1944 | 25 |
| 1943 | 32 |
| 1942 | 41 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1939 | 30 |
| 1938 | 38 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1936 | 40 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1934 | 41 |
| 1933 | 38 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1931 | 39 |
| 1930 | 45 |
| 1929 | 37 |
| 1928 | 43 |
| 1927 | 47 |
| 1926 | 52 |
| 1925 | 38 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1922 | 59 |
| 1921 | 57 |
| 1920 | 47 |
| 1919 | 44 |
| 1918 | 55 |
| 1917 | 58 |
| 1916 | 35 |
| 1915 | 40 |
| 1914 | 38 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1912 | 30 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1907 | 21 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1886 | 13 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1880 | 6 |