Name meaning & stats
Hamish
Hamish. 364 US babies since 1940, peak 2017. Notable Hamishs are 1.4× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2017
364 US babies were named Hamish between 1940 and 2025.
Where Hamishs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.4× | Low · 8 people |
| Film director | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Low · 3 people |
| Journalist | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Hamishs show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 72% of Hamishs use it
- Hamish 72%
- Hamzeh 28%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2017)