Hampton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Hampton has its roots in Old English, signifying a 'home settlement'. It has evolved through historical forms like Hāmtūn to its modern form. The name carries connotations of tradition and affluence, and while it does not have biblical significance, it has gained popularity over time, often associated with notable figures in various fields.
The name Hampton is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hampton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Hampton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 931st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1173rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1503rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2433rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2702nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2297th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1768th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15827th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8483rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hampton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hampton"
Pronunciation
/ˈhæmp.tən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Hampton is derived from the Old English term 'hām' meaning 'home' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Thus, it originally referred to a 'home settlement'.
Meaning
home settlement
Language Evolution
Hāmtūn, Hampton
Historical Usage
Hampton gained popularity as a place name in England during the Medieval period, often associated with towns and villages that were established around homes or farms.
Variants & Derivatives
Hamp, Hampy, Hamptonian
Modern Popularity & Image
Hampton is viewed as a traditional and somewhat upscale name, often associated with affluent neighborhoods or historical significance.
Famous People
Hampton Sides, an American author and historian, Hampton Hawes, an American jazz pianist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hampton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hampton"
"Hampton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 931st of 7545 | 861 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1173rd of 6773 | 616 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1503rd of 7552 | 515 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2433rd of 10718 | 252 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2702nd of 16616 | 361 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2297th of 24088 | 813 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1768th of 23106 | 1,070 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15827th of 35406 | 69 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8483rd of 30306 | 152 |
Regional Popularity of "Hampton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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30.01% 710th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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38.80% 913th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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67.94% 1651st/2430 |
47.77% 1363rd/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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64.38% 2265th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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34.94% 1815th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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18.26% 1335th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
68.05% 2711th/3984 |
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15.67% 1069th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Hampton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Hampton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hampton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.