Rising since 2004, #2,332 for boys today.
Popularity of Halston since 1981
Babies named Halston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 | 133 |
| 1990s | 57 | 185 |
| 2000s | 7 | 77 |
| 2010s | 116 | 166 |
| 2020s | 527 | 350 |
Meaning & origin
Halston is a modern surname-turned-given-name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1981, riding the cultural cachet of designer Roy Halston Frowick. Though its etymology is uncertain, the name has carved out a distinctive niche as a unisex choice. It has been rising in use since 2004 and reached its peak rank in 2022. In 2025, the name ranked 2,332 with a frequency of 1 in 28,950 births, showing sustained if modest appeal. Its highest concentrations are in Texas and California, reflecting a trend toward stylish, surname-derived names favored in these diverse states.
Halston first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1981, coinciding with the fame of designer Roy Halston Frowick, who was known mononymously as Halston. It is likely a transferred use of his surname, which itself may derive from a place name, though no definitive Old English root has been confirmed. The name has since been adopted as a gender-neutral given name.
Where Halston is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hal
Sibling names for Halston
Names that share Halston's style, for a brother or sister.
