Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Hammond

Name: Popularity of the name Hammond in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hammond, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#1,448 (1921)

Total Babies

474

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1892

First Year

2023

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1448

Peak Rank

474

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hammond

Hammond first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1892, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 27 Hammonds were born — ranking #1,448 that year. As of 2026, Hammond ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 474 Hammonds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hammond

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hammond is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Haymond
Hamad
Hamon
Hammon
Hamman
Hammonds
Hemant
Hammen
Hammann
Haman
Heman
Hannan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hammond

What does the name Hammond mean?

Hammond is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1892. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hammond in 2026?

In 2026, Hammond ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hammond most popular?

Hammond reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,448 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hammond most popular?

Hammond has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hammond.

Is Hammond a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hammond is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hammond?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hammond include Gurney, Purvis, Keontae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hammond

Hammond is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1892 and has accumulated 474 births in the dataset. Hammond's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,448. Use the chart and map above to compare Hammond's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.