Hamish

A boys’ name of Scottish origin, meaning he who supplants; form of james.

Babies a year
80
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#484
80 babies · down from #422

In 2025, 80 babies in England and Wales were named Hamish. In the US, 25 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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