Halley
- US rank
- #3,517
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #580 in 1986
43 babies were named Halley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 488 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1910–2025
US births per million boys, 1910–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Halley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 37,313 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Halley, 43 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Halley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHalley first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1986, when it ranked #580. Today it's #3,517, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowHalley was 3.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,091 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 37,313.
- TrendHalley has climbed 488 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,517. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Halley
Halley is a girl name of English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Halley for girls from 1910 to 2025, in 67 of those 116 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #580 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,517, with 43 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.3 | 304,878 girls |
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 girls |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 1960s | 2.7 | 375,940 girls |
| 1970s | 8.2 | 122,100 girls |
| 1980s | 44 | 22,841 girls |
| 1990s | 73 | 13,618 girls |
| 2000s | 60 | 16,565 girls |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,895 girls |
| 2020s | 28 | 35,482 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 85,616 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 625,000 boys |
| 1940s | 1.1 | 909,091 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 404,624 boys |
Other spellings of Halley
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Halley
What is the origin of the name Halley?
Halley has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Halley a boy or girl name?
Halley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Halley?
Halley ranked #3,517 for US girls in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#580).