boys' name · peaked 1918

Hall

Every Hall since 1881 — 877 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1896Boys
Rank 2025
#10,046
among boys
Babies in 2025
7
named Hall
Peak year
1918
33 babies
All-time total
877
since 1881

The story of Hall

Hall is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,046 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1881, 877 American babies have been named Hall. Its peak came in 1918, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Hall stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Hall year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 7 #10,046
2024 6 #11,415
2023 9 #8,483
2022 7 #10,168
2021 9 #8,405
2020 5 #12,742
2019
2018
2017 7 #10,075
2016 5 #12,895
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008 5 #13,234
2007 7 #10,154
2006
2005
2004 5 #11,990
2003
2002
2001 6 #9,700
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970 5 #5,005
1965 6 #3,684
1960
1955
1950 6 #3,469
1945 12 #2,046
1940 17 #1,709
1935 8 #2,801
1930 12 #2,356
1925 18 #1,900
1920 16 #2,080
1915 30 #1,195
1910 7 #1,360
1905 6 #1,156
1900
1895 6 #1,021
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Hall in 2025?

Hall ranked #10,046 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Hall?

877 babies have been named Hall in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Hall most popular?

Hall peaked in 1918, when 33 newborns received the name.

Is Hall a boy or girl name?

Hall is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Hall rising or falling?

Hall is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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