Halli
A feminine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "rock, cliff, slope".
Name Census estimates that about 1,317 living Americans carry the first name Halli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Halli today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Halli births was 2000 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Halli. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 260,254 Americans
Peak year
2000
78 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,021
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Halli: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Halli from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 601 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Halli by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Halli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hallis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, Utah, Ohio recorded the most babies named Halli, while Illinois, Georgia, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Halli
The given name Halli is believed to have its origins in the Old Norse language, dating back to the Viking era in Scandinavia. It is derived from the Old Norse word "hallr," which means "rock" or "stone." This name was likely given to children born in rocky or mountainous regions, or perhaps to those who were considered strong and resilient like a rock.
In ancient Norse mythology, there are references to a figure named Halle or Halli, who was said to be a loyal companion of the god Odin. This character was often depicted as a steadfast and reliable warrior, further reinforcing the connection between the name and qualities of strength and fortitude.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Halli can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works that date back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas tell stories of the Viking Age and often feature characters with names like Halli, reflecting the cultural significance of this name during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Halli. One example is Halli Steinsson (1925-1998), an Icelandic poet and writer who was renowned for his lyrical works and contributions to Icelandic literature. Another prominent figure was Halli Magnússon (1908-1985), an Icelandic politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iceland from 1963 to 1970.
In the realm of sports, Halli Ármannsson (born 1989) is a professional Icelandic footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for the Swedish club AIK. In the field of music, Halli Reynis (born 1982) is an Icelandic singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk and pop music.
Lastly, Halli Árni Magnússon (1864-1928) was an Icelandic philologist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Old Norse literature and language. He is particularly renowned for his work on the Eddas, a collection of Old Norse poems and stories.
These individuals serve as examples of the rich history and cultural significance of the name Halli, which has been carried by poets, politicians, athletes, musicians, and scholars throughout the centuries.
People
Halli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Halli as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Halli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Halli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,317 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Halli going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 260,254 US residents.
Is Halli a common name?
We classify Halli as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,354 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Halli most popular?
The single biggest year for Halli was 2000, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Halli is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Halli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Halli in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.