Hampton
Hampton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæmp.tən/
Meaning and origin of Hampton
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Variously from: * Old English Hāmtūn, from hām and tūn (equivalent to home + town); * Old English hēantūn, from hēah and tūn (equivalent to high + town). The town in New Brunswick may have been named after one of several towns in New England. The civil parish is named after the town.
How popular is Hampton?
Since 1880, 259 girls and 4,780 boys in the U.S. have been named Hampton (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3859 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #505 in 1891. In 2025, 162 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Hampton FAQ
What does the name Hampton mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. Variously from: * Old English Hāmtūn, from hām and tūn (equivalent to home + town); * Old English hēantūn, from hēah and tūn (equivalent to high + town). The town in New Brunswick may have been named after one of several towns in New England. The civil parish is named after the town.
What is the origin of the name Hampton?
Hampton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Hampton?
Since 1880, 259 girls and 4,780 boys in the U.S. have been named Hampton (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3859 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #505 in 1891. In 2025, 162 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hampton a boy or girl name?
Hampton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 259 girls and 4,780 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.