Rising since 2000, #612 for girls today.
Popularity of Halo since 2000
Babies named Halo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 261 | 42 |
| 2010s | 1,613 | 215 |
| 2020s | 2,635 | 746 |
Meaning & origin
Halo first entered U.S. birth records in 2000, and has been steadily climbing in popularity since. In 2025, it ranked 612th for girls, with a 1-in-3,370 rate of use. Its peak year so far is 2024, suggesting surging modern appeal. The name is most common in Arkansas, Alabama, and Louisiana. As a word name, Halo carries spiritual and celestial connotations, yet feels contemporary and stylish. Its trajectory is unmistakably rising, reflecting a broader trend toward ethereal, single-syllable names for girls.
Halo is a modern coinage directly from the English word, which ultimately derives from the Greek 'halos' meaning 'disk' or 'circle of light'. The name entered occasional use in the early 2000s, likely influenced by religious imagery, video games (such as the 'Halo' franchise), and the aesthetic appeal of the word.
Where Halo 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.
“Halo” around the world
Where Halo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
18
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Sibling names for Halo
Names that share Halo's style, for a brother or sister.
