NAME PROFILE
Jacquan
Derived from the Middle French word for a small village and the Old Danish name Amleth; Hamlet represents a soulful, thoughtful individual who possesses a legendary spirit and a gift for profound introspection.
Key Stats
| Total births | 445 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1988 |
| Most recent | 2001 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, French, Armenian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
FL — 33%NY — 33%MS — 11%SC — 11%NC — 11%
Notable People
Hamlet Prince of Denmark (Shakespearean protagonist) · Hamlet Isakhanli (Founding President of Khazar University) · Hamlet Mkhitaryan (Professional football player) · Hamlet Gonashvili (Renowned Georgian tenor) · Hamlet Watling (Naturalist and illustrator)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HamHammyLettie
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