Hampton

Hampton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 116 boys in the United States.

Hampton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hampton

Hampton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hampton first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #505 in 1891, and in 2024 116 babies received the name — 4,656 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hampton in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#505 in 1891
Peak year
2024
Babies named Hampton in 2024
116
Total since 1880
4,656

Hampton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Best rank
#4749 in 2018
Babies named Hampton in 2018
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hampton mean?

The meaning of Hampton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hampton a boy or girl name?

Hampton is a boy name. In 2024, 116 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hampton?

Hampton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hampton?

Hampton first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #505 in 1891, and 116 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].