Hamlet
boy name#8910 in 2025Hamlet entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1537 in 1911, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
#8910
rank today
#1537
peak (1911)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3136 |
| 1920s | #3480 |
| 1940s | #3505 |
| 1980s | #5492 |
| 1990s | #7284 |
| 2000s | #8512 |
| 2010s | #9546 |
| 2020s | #10630 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Hamlet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hamlet alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hamlet in 2025?
- Hamlet ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hamlet most popular?
- Hamlet peaked in 1911, reaching #1537 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hamlet with classmates?
- Hamlet will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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