Halstead
A masculine name of English origin meaning "place of the heather".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Halstead. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Halstead today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Halstead births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Halstead. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Halstead. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1915 SSA rank
#4,064
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Halstead: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Halstead 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 Halstead during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Halstead
The name Halstead has its origins in Old English, derived from the combination of two words: "heal" meaning "hall" or "manor house," and "stede" meaning "place" or "station." This linguistic construction suggests that the name initially referred to a person who resided near or was associated with a prominent hall or estate.
During the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th centuries, the name Halstead emerged as a locational surname, indicating a person's connection to a particular place. It is believed that the name was first used in areas such as Halstead, a town in Essex, England, or other locations with similar names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Halstead can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions individuals with the surname Halstead, indicating the name's established presence in medieval England.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Halstead. One such individual was George Bruce Halsted (1825-1919), an American mathematician and renowned scholar who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. Another notable Halstead was Murat Halsted (1829-1908), an American physician and pioneering surgeon who introduced several groundbreaking surgical techniques.
In the realm of literature, the name Halstead is associated with William Halstead (1835-1912), an English novelist and playwright who wrote several popular works during the Victorian era. Additionally, Robert Halstead (1940-2015) was an influential American actor and director known for his roles in various television shows and films.
Another prominent figure with the name Halstead was Sir Richard Halstead (1887-1969), a British architect and urban planner who played a significant role in reshaping London's cityscape after World War II. His contributions to the reconstruction efforts earned him widespread recognition and accolades.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Halstead, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and disciplines. While the name's origins can be traced back to Old English, its usage has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of names found worldwide.
People
Halstead + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Halstead 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
Halstead: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Halstead?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Halstead 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 - US residents.
Is Halstead a common name?
We classify Halstead as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Halstead most popular?
The single biggest year for Halstead was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Halstead is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Halstead in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Halstead a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Halstead in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Halstead still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Halstead in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Halstead can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Halstead?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.