Halle
A female given name, alternative spelling of Hallie.
Every Halle since 1948 — 16,657 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Halle
Halle is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #596 in 2025 with 491 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 16,657 American babies have been named Halle. Its peak came in 2002, when 971 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Halle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Halle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 491 | #596 | — | — |
| 2024 | 530 | #572 | — | — |
| 2023 | 425 | #686 | — | — |
| 2022 | 415 | #709 | — | — |
| 2021 | 392 | #729 | — | — |
| 2020 | 313 | #862 | — | — |
| 2019 | 330 | #825 | — | — |
| 2018 | 301 | #896 | — | — |
| 2017 | 276 | #959 | — | — |
| 2016 | 278 | #969 | — | — |
| 2015 | 302 | #909 | — | — |
| 2014 | 363 | #772 | — | — |
| 2013 | 407 | #695 | — | — |
| 2012 | 449 | #637 | — | — |
| 2011 | 467 | #621 | — | — |
| 2010 | 529 | #552 | — | — |
| 2009 | 549 | #557 | — | — |
| 2008 | 620 | #502 | — | — |
| 2007 | 618 | #513 | — | — |
| 2006 | 626 | #492 | — | — |
| 2005 | 735 | #421 | — | — |
| 2004 | 801 | #387 | 6 | #10,433 |
| 2003 | 919 | #338 | — | — |
| 2002 | 971 | #316 | — | — |
| 2001 | 638 | #437 | — | — |
| 2000 | 639 | #442 | — | — |
| 1995 | 306 | #695 | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,567 | — | — |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,350 | — | — |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,807 | — | — |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,551 | — | — |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,055 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,989 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,709 | — | — |
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Famous people named Halle
- Halle Berry Actor · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Halle mean?
A female given name, alternative spelling of Hallie.
How popular is the name Halle in 2025?
Halle ranked #596 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 491 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Halle?
16,657 babies have been named Halle in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Halle most popular?
Halle peaked in 2002, when 971 newborns received the name.
Is Halle a boy or girl name?
Halle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Halle rising or falling?
Halle is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Halle?
Well-known people named Halle include Halle Berry (actor).