Girl nameCurrently #2,720 in the USRising
Halley
//ˈhæli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19866 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Halley's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Halley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Halley |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 156 |
| 1986 | 355 |
| 1987 | 69 |
| 1988 | 71 |
| 1989 | 56 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 85 |
| 1992 | 111 |
| 1993 | 174 |
| 1994 | 152 |
| 1995 | 162 |
| 1996 | 134 |
| 1997 | 134 |
| 1998 | 128 |
| 1999 | 171 |
| 2000 | 180 |
| 2001 | 146 |
| 2002 | 122 |
| 2003 | 142 |
| 2004 | 113 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 94 |
| 2007 | 78 |
| 2008 | 82 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 63 |
Halley through the decades
- Halley peaked in 1986, when 355 babies were named Halley in the US.
- The 1990s were Halley's strongest decade, averaging 131 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Halley has fallen 34% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Halley currently ranks #2,720 in the US and is on the rise.