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At a Glance: Name: Hamilton – Meaning: flat-topped hill – Origin: Old English (place-name) – Gender: primarily used for boys
Hamilton is an Old English place-name that literally means "flat-topped hill." If you've seen a claim online about a different meaning for this name, that's not accurate. For parents drawn to names with a clear, literal, land-based meaning, Hamilton fits that description.
Meaning & Origin of Hamilton
Meaning: Flat-topped hill.
Origin: Old English (place-name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
Popularity of Hamilton
Hamilton peaked at #347 in 1883 with 23 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #2640 with just 50 recorded.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Hamilton mean?
Flat-topped hill. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hamilton)
Is Hamilton a popular name right now?
Hamilton peaked at #347 in 1883 and is ranked #2640 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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