Hamish
How to say it: HAY-mish · /ˈheɪmɪʃ/
Scottish Gaelic form of James meaning 'supplanter' - beloved classic in Scotland.
Hamish was the 5,291st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 14 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #5,200 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #5,291 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 14 |
| Share of births | 1 in 236,810 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #5,200 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Hamish is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hamish is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Scottish Gaelic.
England and Wales: #485.
Famous people named Hamish
- Hamish Linklater (born 1976)American actor
- Hamish Kerr (born 1996)New Zealand athletics competitor
- Hamish Carter (born 1971)New Zealand Olympic triathlete
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Hamish
Find names you'll both love, starting with Hamish
The one-minute style quiz.