Rising since 1985, #120 for girls today.
Popularity of Hallie since 1880
Babies named Hallie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 717 |
| 1890s | 1,313 |
| 1900s | 1,395 |
| 1910s | 2,226 |
| 1920s | 2,023 |
| 1930s | 1,044 |
| 1940s | 717 |
| 1950s | 592 |
| 1960s | 610 |
| 1970s | 1,062 |
| 1980s | 1,815 |
| 1990s | 4,741 |
| 2000s | 7,369 |
| 2010s | 5,781 |
| 2020s | 8,971 |
Meaning & origin
Hallie has been a consistent presence in U.S. naming charts since 1880, the first year of Social Security data. After a period of decline, it began rising again in 1985, and as of 2025 it ranks 120th with a 1-in-711 frequency, reaching its peak in the same year. The name has found particular favor in states like Wyoming, North Dakota, and Alaska, where it appears in top state rankings. Its revival mirrors a broader trend for vintage nickname-style names, gaining popularity alongside similar choices like Maeve and Josie.
Hallie is a diminutive of Harriet or a variant of Halle, ultimately derived from the Old English word 'healh' meaning 'nook' or 'remote valley'. It shares roots with the Scandinavian name Halli, also meaning 'rock' or 'slope'. As a given name, Hallie emerged in the late 19th century alongside other -ie diminutives like Sadie and Nellie.
Where Hallie 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.
“Hallie” around the world
Where Hallie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
#99
in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#43
in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hal, Allie
Sibling names for Hallie
Names that share Hallie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Hallie
Names whose popularity has moved with Hallie's over the last 50 years.
