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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Home settlement, or (alternatively) high settlement
- Origin
- Old English (place-name)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- HAMP-tuhn
Hampton comes from Old English, where it served as a place-name meaning home settlement, or alternatively high settlement. It's a name rooted in a literal sense of place rather than in a story, symbol, or figure.
Meaning & Origin of Hampton
Meaning: Home settlement, or (alternatively) high settlement.
Origin: Old English (place-name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hampton
HAMP-tuhnIPA /ˈhæmptən/
Popularity of Hampton
SSA records (1880-2024) show Hampton's high point came early, in 1891, when it ranked #505 with 13 babies given the name; by 2024 it ranked #1521, with 116 babies given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Hampton mean?
Home settlement, or (alternatively) high settlement. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hampton?
Hampton is pronounced HAMP-tuhn (IPA: /ˈhæmptən/).
Is Hampton a popular name right now?
Hampton peaked at #505 in 1891 and is ranked #1521 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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