Hamish
Hamish is a distinctive choice, ranked #484 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hamish in their class.
About the Name Hamish
Hamish ranked #484 in 2025, down from its peak of #222 in 1998 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Hamish is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hamish in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Hamish
- Hamish Linklater — Hamish Linklater is an American actor and playwright.
- Hamish Falconer — Hamish Nicholas Falconer is a British Labour Party politician and former diplomat, who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Lincoln since 2024.
- Hamish Stuart — James Hamish Stuart is a Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer, composer and record producer.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Hamish
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hamish
Almost certainly the only Hamish in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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