Hampton

At a Glance: Name: Hampton – Meaning: home settlement, or (alternatively) high settlement – Origin: Old English (place-name) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: HAMP-tuhn

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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

Phonetic: HAMP-tuhn   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Hampton mean?

Home settlement, or (alternatively) high settlement. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hampton)

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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