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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Halo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Hallyn|Halona
English◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Halo

◈

HAY-loh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#512
↑ Rising
Girl
#512
Popularity score: 37
↑ Rising
Peak
#512 in 2024
5yr
+52 ranks
Velocity
+52
Birth frequency
1.7 per 10,000 births
Boy
#994
Popularity score: 30
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#994 in 2024
5yr
+466 ranks
Velocity
+466
Birth frequency
6.3 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #994 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Halo

Popularity score: 30  ·  SSA Rank: #994

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #512 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Halo

Popularity score: 37  ·  SSA Rank: #512

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
93
Higher than 93% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+52 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelestialModernUnisex2-syllableNatureSpiritualLight-symbolismContemporary
Character
radiant presencedivine protectionluminous gracespiritual enlightenmentcelestial purity
STRONG
High confidence

Halo is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #512 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +52 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#994 · rare
Halo at a Glance
Meaning:A ring of light or radiance, often depicted as a glowing circle above the head in religious art. Modern usage draws from the celestial and spiritual symbolism of divine light.
Language root:English · Modern
Peak rank:#512 in 2024
5yr change:+52 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #512 · Boy #994
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Halo◈HallieHailey◈Harlow◈Hazel◈Hayley
Similar Style
Aura◈LunaNova◈Eden◈Sage◈Rory◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Halo
LunaSage◈Eden◈River◈Atlas◈Cleo◈
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Aura◈
Latin · #872
↑ Rising
Luna
Latin · #13
→ Stable
Nova◈
Latin · #39
→ Stable
Eden◈
Hebrew · #72
→ Stable
Sage◈
English · #146
→ Stable
Rory◈
Irish · #286
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Halo illustration
Name Intelligence
Halo · Overview
Summary

Halo is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #512 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 12/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Halo scores 93/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 52 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Celestial · Modern · Meaningful character
Halo carries a ethereal, cool, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
halo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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