Hamish
Hamish first appears in US records in 1981. It peaked in 2017, when 25 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 14.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hamish popular?
Rising Hamish has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 105 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 145 | |
| 2000s | 92 | |
| 1990s | 17 | |
| 1980s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hamish mean?
Hamish is the Scottish form of James, “supplanter.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamish mean?
Hamish means Supplanter. Hamish is the Scottish form of James, “supplanter.”
What is the origin of the name Hamish?
Hamish is of Scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Hamish?
Hamish is pronounced “HAY-mish.”
Is Hamish a boy or a girl name?
Hamish is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Hamish a popular name right now?
Hamish has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Hamish?
In 2025, Hamish ranked #6240 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hamish most popular?
Hamish was most popular in 2017, when about 25 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hamish?
Names similar to Hamish include Fraser, Lyall, Alasdair, Muir, Angus.
What names go well with Hamish?
Scottish names that pair well with Hamish include Douglas, Logan, Ian, Isla, Finley.