Hall
Meaninghall, manor · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #781 in 1881
7 babies were named Hall in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hall, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hall would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHall first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #781. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHall has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Hall means “hall, manor”.
About the name Hall
Hall is a boy name of English origin meaning “hall, manor”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-all”. US birth records list Hall for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 78 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #781 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 6.6 | 151,007 boys |
| 1890s | 21 | 47,125 boys |
| 1900s | 10 | 97,656 boys |
| 1910s | 27 | 37,369 boys |
| 1920s | 17 | 59,737 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 84,962 boys |
| 1940s | 7.7 | 129,366 boys |
| 1950s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 502,513 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 869,565 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 240,964 boys |
Other spellings of Hall
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hall
What does the name Hall mean?
Hall means “hall, manor” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hall?
Hall has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hall a boy or girl name?
Hall is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hall?
Hall ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#781).