Declining since 2004, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Hally since 1955
Babies named Hally per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 218 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
The name Hally is a modern respelling of the more traditional Hallie, which itself is a diminutive of Harriet. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1955, and while it has never been common, it reached its peak popularity in the year 2000. Its usage has been on a falling trajectory since 2004, and in 2025 it ranked 6,116, with an estimated 1 in 84,593 births. Hally has not been associated with any particular states or famous bearers, but it carries the friendly, approachable sound of other 'Hal' names. Parents drawn to it often appreciate its simplicity and the subtle difference from the more popular Hallie.
Hally is a relatively modern variant of Hallie, which itself originated as a pet form of Harriet or Halle. Harriet is the English feminine form of Harry, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'home' and 'ruler'. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the mid-20th century, often as a respelling of the more common Hallie.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hal
Sibling names for Hally
Names that share Hally's style, for a brother or sister.
