Declining since 2022, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Hall since 1881
Babies named Hall per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hall's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 25 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 189 |
| 1920s | 185 |
| 1930s | 124 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 77 |
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Hall is a rare given name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1881. It reached its peak popularity in 1896, during the 1890s, but has since become extremely uncommon. As of 2023, it ranks 9,714th, with only about 1 in 244,011 boys receiving the name. The name has been in a falling trend since 2022. Hall is an English surname-turned-first-name, evoking images of grand manor houses. Its simplicity and strong, single-syllable sound make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with historical roots. While no top states recorded significant usage, Hall remains a subtle nod to English heritage and architectural history.
Hall derives from the Old English word 'heall', meaning a large building or manor house. It originally served as a topographic surname for someone who lived or worked in a hall, or as a locational surname for someone from a place named Hall. As a given name, it emerged in the 19th century, often as a surname transferred to the first name.
Sibling names for Hall
Names that share Hall's style, for a brother or sister.
