Halo
Every Halo since 2000 — 5,512 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Halo
Halo is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #613 in 2025 with 477 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 5,512 American babies have been named Halo — about 82% girls and 18% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 827 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Halo stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Halo 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 | 477 | #613 | 253 | #931 |
| 2024 | 600 | #513 | 227 | #988 |
| 2023 | 526 | #565 | 124 | #1,461 |
| 2022 | 372 | #768 | 67 | #2,176 |
| 2021 | 386 | #739 | 46 | #2,747 |
| 2020 | 274 | #938 | 29 | #3,678 |
| 2019 | 274 | #962 | 30 | #3,664 |
| 2018 | 219 | #1,118 | 27 | #3,926 |
| 2017 | 153 | #1,469 | 25 | #4,153 |
| 2016 | 181 | #1,322 | 25 | #4,135 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1,612 | 16 | #5,591 |
| 2014 | 133 | #1,617 | 22 | #4,439 |
| 2013 | 105 | #1,911 | 20 | #4,687 |
| 2012 | 138 | #1,578 | 15 | #5,803 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1,686 | 12 | #6,739 |
| 2010 | 152 | #1,484 | 23 | #4,283 |
| 2009 | 119 | #1,812 | 18 | #5,167 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,092 | 24 | #4,181 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,407 | — | — |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,262 | — | — |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,048 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,898 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,934 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,223 | — | — |
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| 2000 | 7 | #12,256 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Halo in 2025?
Halo ranked #613 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 477 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Halo?
5,512 babies have been named Halo in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Halo most popular?
Halo peaked in 2024, when 827 newborns received the name.
Is Halo a boy or girl name?
Halo is used for both: about 82% of babies named Halo have been girls and 18% boys.
Is the name Halo rising or falling?
Halo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.