Hallie
Hallie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or dweller at the hall.
Origin and history
Hallie originated as a pet form of Harriet or a feminine derivative of Hal, both rooted in the Germanic name Henry. It was popular in the late 19th century and has seen a notable resurgence in the United States in recent years. Today, it offers a vintage yet modern alternative to names like Hailey or Chloe.
Popularity in the United States
40,376 babies in the United States have been named Hallie since 1880. It ranks #680 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #196.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.8 %)
- CA (5.4 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
- KY (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 717 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,313 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,395 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,226 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,023 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,044 |
| 1940-1950 | 717 |
| 1950-1960 | 592 |
| 1960-1970 | 610 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,062 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,815 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,741 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,369 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,781 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,971 |
Famous people named Hallie
- Hallie Jackson: Journalist, News Anchor
- Hallie Eisenberg: Actress
Nicknames
Hal
Fun facts
- Hallie evolved historically as a diminutive of Harriet or Hal, which derive from the Germanic name Henry.
- After decades of moderate usage, Hallie climbed back into the top 200 female names in the U.S. during the 2020s.