Hampton Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAMP-tuhn / /ˈhæmp.tən/English; Old English
Meaning
Home settlement; enclosure
Historical & Cultural Background
Hampton is derived from Old English elements 'ham' meaning 'home' and 'tun' meaning 'settlement'. It has been used as a surname and a place name in England. The name reflects the historical significance of land and community in English culture. It has also been adopted as a given name in modern times.
Trend Summary
Hampton has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a baby name in the United States in recent years.
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Famous people named Hampton
Hampton Sides is an American author and historian known for his works on American history.
Hampton Hawes was an influential American jazz pianist and composer.
Hampton Fancher is an American screenwriter and producer, best known for his work on the film 'Blade Runner'.
Hampton Roads is a significant region in Virginia, named after the Hampton area, known for its historical importance.
Fictional characters named Hampton
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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)
Top States for Hampton (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 26 | |
| AL | 15 | |
| NC | 13 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| MS | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 13 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 21 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 30 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1914 | 38 |
| 1915 | 40 |
| 1916 | 35 |
| 1917 | 58 |
| 1918 | 55 |
| 1919 | 44 |
| 1920 | 47 |
| 1921 | 57 |
| 1922 | 59 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1925 | 38 |
| 1926 | 52 |
| 1927 | 47 |
| 1928 | 43 |
| 1929 | 37 |
| 1930 | 45 |
| 1931 | 39 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 38 |
| 1934 | 41 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1936 | 40 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1938 | 38 |
| 1939 | 30 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 41 |
| 1943 | 32 |
| 1944 | 25 |
| 1945 | 38 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 38 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1957 | 34 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 68 |
| 2012 | 71 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2020 | 92 |
| 2021 | 107 |
| 2022 | 107 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2024 | 116 |