Hamish Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
'Supplanter' or 'usurper'; strong and independent.
Meaning of the Name Hamish
Hamish is a Scottish name meaning 'supplanter' or 'usurper'. It is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Seamas, which is the equivalent of James. Hamish is a popular name in Scotland and is often associated with strength, bravery, and independence.
Popularity of the Name Hamish
The popularity for the name Hamish peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 25 births, which ranked number 9,289 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Hamish had the most male births in 2017 with 25, which ranked number 4,104 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Hamish has increased sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 22 births, an increase of 46.67%. Among males, Hamish has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 22 births, an increase of 46.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hamish
- 20 Year Trend of Hamish: 120.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Hamish: 46.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hamish: 46.67%
Popularity of Hamish by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hamish. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hamish in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hamish is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Hamish
- Total Births of Hamish: 23 (3.90%)
- Male Births of Hamish: 23 (3.90%)
Given the upward trend of Hamish over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.90% increase in total births, for a total of 23 births in 2024. Male births for Hamish have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 23 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.90%.