Hamlin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Hamlin \ha(m)-lin\ is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "little home-lover". Actor Harry Hamlin; Abraham Lincoln's vice-president Hannibal Hamlin.

Hamlin has 4 variant forms: Hamblin, Hamelin, Hamlen and Hamlyn.

Hamlin is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Hamlin. Click here to compare Hamlin with related baby names.