| Gender | 🧑 Boy |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \ha-mil-ton, ham(i)-lton\ |
| Number of People | 👶 6,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 5062 |
| Numerology | 🔢 11 |
| Name origin | 🌍 English |
Hamilton is an Old English name derived from the words 'hamel,' meaning 'blunt, flat, or treeless,' and 'dun,' which signifies 'hill.' As such, the name Hamilton denotes a 'flat-topped or treeless hill'. It is thought to metaphorically represent individuals bearing this name as being someone constantly standing tall and firm despite barren circumstances, akin to a treeless hill.
The name Hamilton initially was a well-known Scottish surname, tracing back to the medieval Hamilton family of Scotland, who secured a vast swath of lands in Lanarkshire - named after Hambledon, England. Eventually, the name crossed borders with Scottish migrants to Canada, Australia, and the USA, and slowly evolved from a surname to a given name, popularized by the American founding father Alexander Hamilton.
Famous bearers of the name Hamilton include Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and Lewis Hamilton, the renowned Formula 1 driver. The Hamilton name enjoys its popularity in the United States, Australia, and Canada, naming after several cities and towns. Personality traits associated with this name often include strength, resilience, and an intellectual mind due to its historical legacy. Hamilton is no ordinary name; it carries a story of history, struggle, and power, which adds an appealing aspect to it. With its distinctive sound and serious undertone, Hamilton holds a place as a distinguished and striking name choice.
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I named my son Hamilton too. It is not common for Hispanic folks. I always get the question on how that name translate to Spanish❤️ I always say there is none
We Named our first born son Olaf. we love it and so do our friends.
I love this name! One of my best friends is named Hamilton... I'm totally stealing his name if I have a son. Yeah, we all call him Hammy... and we're from VA... so VA Ham is pretty common also.
We named our son Hank (DOB 5/20/04) and we love it! We wanted something short and our of the ordinary & I belive we've suceeded!