Halen
Every Halen since 1982 — 2,115 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Halen
Halen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,101 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,115 American babies have been named Halen — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 113 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 Halen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Halen 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 | 51 | #3,146 | 39 | #3,101 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,319 | 56 | #2,454 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,202 | 50 | #2,627 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,381 | 47 | #2,766 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,266 | 64 | #2,204 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,389 | 34 | #3,296 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,037 | 34 | #3,379 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,599 | 36 | #3,193 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,608 | 31 | #3,540 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,772 | 37 | #3,131 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,904 | 41 | #2,878 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,496 | 37 | #3,057 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,333 | 44 | #2,681 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,155 | 47 | #2,610 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,174 | 47 | #2,599 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,487 | 47 | #2,600 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,444 | 56 | #2,331 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,486 | 49 | #2,560 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,917 | 56 | #2,317 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,620 | 39 | #2,897 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,874 | 33 | #3,112 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,896 | 31 | #3,180 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,280 | 23 | #3,769 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,500 | 25 | #3,488 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,254 | 28 | #3,174 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,185 | 33 | #2,763 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,298 | 23 | #3,052 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Halen in 2025?
Halen ranked #3,101 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Halen?
2,115 babies have been named Halen in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Halen most popular?
Halen peaked in 2021, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Halen a boy or girl name?
Halen is used for both: about 41% of babies named Halen have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Halen rising or falling?
Halen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.