Top Baby Names

Origin and Meaning of First Names.

Hamlin

Gender

Male

Origin

English
Loves the little home
German
Loves the little home; In fairy tales, the Pied Piper of Hamelin saves the citizens from rats, but when he is not paid for his efforts, he lures the children away as well.
Teutonic

Syllables

2

Themes

  • Exotic
  • Presidential
  • Surname

Pronunciation

ha(m)-lin

Popularity in the USA

  • Boys: peak in 1916 (rank #2926, 8 births); most recent 1957 (rank #3991, 5 births)
Births by year in the USA
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Top girl names · Top boy names in the USA (2025)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), national baby names data (public domain). This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA. Data years: 1880 to 2025. Original data