Ham
boy nameHam entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #845 in 1886, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#845
peak (1886)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #845 |
| 1910s | #3368 |
| 1920s | #4008 |
Living bearers
The typical Ham alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ham in 2025?
- Ham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ham most popular?
- Ham peaked in 1886, reaching #845 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ham with classmates?
- Ham will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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