Declining since 1996, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Halie since 1899
Babies named Halie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 479 |
| 1990s | 3,398 |
| 2000s | 3,050 |
| 2010s | 363 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Halie is a modern English name that represents a phonetic spelling variant of the more established Hailey. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1899, but saw its peak popularity in 1996, after which its usage has consistently declined. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208th, with a frequency of about 1 in 267,878 births. This trajectory reflects the broader pattern of Hailey and its many spelling variations, which surged in the 1980s and 1990s before becoming less common in recent years. Though not concentrated in any particular state, Halie shares stylistic features with names like Kylie and Rylie that emerged in the same period.
Halie emerged as a modern phonetic variant of Hailey, which itself comes from a place name or surname meaning "hay meadow" (Old English hēg "hay" + lēah "clearing, meadow"). The spelling with 'ie' is a 20th-century styling, popularized alongside similar names like Kylie and Rylie.
Where Halie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hay, Lee
Sibling names for Halie
Names that share Halie's style, for a brother or sister.
