Hamish
Meaning: Lord and God — divine authority and sacred power
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #163
Total births: 2,593
History: Hamish surged in the 2000s as a Scottish name hugely popular in Australia. Hamish Blake won Gold Logie — Australian TV's top honor. Hamish and Andy are Australia's most beloved comedy duo. In Australia, Hamish means making the whole country laugh.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2022) | #83 |
| Babies named Hamish in 2022 | 104 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,593 |
| Peak year | 2010 (160 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #60 |
| Years in records | 1997–2022 (22 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Hamish
What does the name Hamish mean?
Hamish means “Lord and God — divine authority and sacred power” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Hamish?
Hamish has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Lord and God — divine authority and sacred power”.
How popular is Hamish in Australia?
Hamish ranked #83 in Australia in 2022 — given to 104 babies that year.
When was Hamish most popular?
Hamish peaked in 2010 with 160 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Hamish a boy or girl name?
Hamish is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Hamishs in registered births are male.
Is the name Hamish rising or falling in popularity?
Hamish has fallen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #73 in 2017 to #83 in 2022.
How long has Hamish been recorded in Australia?
Hamish appears in birth records in Australia across 22 years — from 1997 through 2022.