Rising since 1989, #595 for girls today.
Popularity of Halle since 1948
Babies named Halle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 101 |
| 1970s | 150 |
| 1980s | 203 |
| 1990s | 2,789 |
| 2000s | 7,116 |
| 2010s | 3,702 |
| 2020s | 2,566 |
Meaning & origin
Halle first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1948, but it remained a rare choice until the 1990s. Its ascent accelerated after the late 1980s, rising steadily since 1989. The name reached its peak rank of 595 in 2002, coinciding with the height of actress Halle Berry's fame. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in 3,273 girls, maintaining a modest but stable presence. Geographically, Halle has been most popular in the Midwest, with top states including South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. The name's simple elegance and familiar sound have helped it endure as a distinctive alternative to more common choices like Hayley or Hailey.
Halle is a name of English origin, derived from the Old English 'heall' meaning 'hall' or 'dwelling.' It may also be a variant of the Old Norse name Hallr, meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' The name gained modern prominence through actress Halle Berry, born in 1966. It has been used consistently in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Where Halle 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.
“Halle” around the world
Where Halle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
11
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hal
Sibling names for Halle
Names that share Halle's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Halle
Names whose popularity has moved with Halle's over the last 50 years.
