Name meaning & stats
Hamlet
Hamlet. 203 US babies since 1940, peak 2019. Notable Hamlets are 1.4× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2019
203 US babies were named Hamlet between 1940 and 2025.
Where Hamlets end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.4× | Low · 5 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
| Painter | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Hamlets show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2019)