Hamilton Name Meaning & Origin
/HAM-il-ton/Hamilton is most likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The surname Hamilton is of Scottish origin, derived from the place name Hamilton in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It originally meant 'crooked hill' from the Old English elements 'hamel' (crooked) and 'dun' (hill). Over time, it became a given name and is used as a first name, especially in English-speaking countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Anglo-American) 87% -
British (Anglo-British) 10% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 3%
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Name Details
- First Name: Hamilton
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Hamilton
Famous individuals named Hamilton include Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; Hamilton Jordan, a political advisor and White House Chief of Staff; and Hamilton Masakadza, a Zimbabwean cricketer.
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 38 boys in the US were named Hamilton.
Growth of the name Hamilton in the US (SSA Data):
Hamilton Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.