Holding steady.
Popularity of Halvor since 1912
Babies named Halvor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Halvor is a Norwegian masculine name with Old Norse roots, meaning 'rock guardian' or 'defender of the rock'. It was first recorded in the U.S. in 1912, with its peak year of usage occurring in 1913, though it never reached the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely rare, with no recorded births in recent years. Halvor remains closely tied to Norwegian heritage, making it a distinctive choice for families honoring Scandinavian ancestry.
Halvor is a Norwegian name derived from the Old Norse Hallvarðr, composed of hallr ('rock' or 'stone') and varr ('vigilant', 'aware'). The name has been used in Norway since the Middle Ages, often appearing as Halvard or Halvor. It saw modest use in the early 20th century in the United States, primarily among Norwegian-American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Halvard
Sibling names for Halvor
Names that share Halvor's style, for a brother or sister.
