boy's name
Hamlin
HAM-lin (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 63
Hamlin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1957 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hamlin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hamlin?
In 1957, Hamlin was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hamlin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hamlin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hamlin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hamlin
- English HAM-lin /ˈhæmlɪn/
Sibling Names for Hamlin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hamlin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hamlin
How popular is the name Hamlin?
In 1957, Hamlin was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hamlin a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamlin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hamlin?
Hamlin has 2 syllables.
When was Hamlin most popular?
Hamlin peaked in 1916, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.