girl's name
Hamel
- Gender Girl
- Letters 5
- Births on record 250
Hamel is a girl's name. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1980, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
Hamel Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 20 |
How Popular Is Hamel?
In 2003, Hamel was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hamel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hamel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hamel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Hamel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hamel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hamel
Is Hamel a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamel is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
When was Hamel most popular?
Hamel peaked in 1980, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.