How Many People Are Named Hamp?

Complete statistics for the name Hamp: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hamp
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Hamp, a very rare male name, is held by just 221 people in the U.S., making up 1 in 1,495,134 Americans. The vast majority, 96%, are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~1,252
Living in US
1 in 264,736
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ham
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Traditional
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

845
Worldwide Bearers
#280,595
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
830
🇮🇳 India
3
🇮🇪 Ireland
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
1
🇨🇳 China
1
🇲🇱 Mali
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
221 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 101
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
43
Would be 30–60 (4%)
1,024
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 1,067 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
81

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hamp Through the Generations

Hamp has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1920 with 27 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 1,024 individuals over 60, compared to only 43 between 30 and 60. This age distribution underscores Hamp's enduring appeal among older generations, maintaining a stable trend despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 58
Alabama 21
Mississippi 6
Louisiana 5
South Carolina 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Hamp

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hamp's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Hamp

How Many People Have the Name Hamp?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,252 people in the United States currently share the name Hamp. That works out to roughly 1 in every 264,736 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hamp a Common or Rare Name?

Hamp is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hamp Mean?

Hamp means "creative variant of Ham" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hamp in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Hamp Most Popular?

The name Hamp reached peak popularity in 1920, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hamp?

Approximately 1,252 people named Hamp live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,252. That works out to roughly 1 in 264,736 Americans.

Is Hamp a rare name?

Hamp is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 264,736 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hamp mean?

Hamp means "creative variant of Ham" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Hamp more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hamp are male and 0% are female.

When was Hamp most popular?

Hamp peaked in 1920 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,252
All-Time Births1,252
1 in X1 in 264,736
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1920
World Rank#280,595
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.