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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 births445
GenderMale (10% / 90%)
Peak year1993
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1988
Most recent2001
Syllables3
OriginEnglish, French, Armenian
Comeback nameNo

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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