Hallie
Hallie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or dweller at the manor hall.
Origin and history
Hallie is historically derived as a diminutive of Harriet or Henry, or as a habitational surname meaning 'dweller at the hall'. While historically used for boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it is predominantly used for girls in modern times. Male usage of the name in the U.S. has become exceptionally rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,335 babies in the United States have been named Hallie since 1880. It ranks #3373 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (45 %)
- SC (25.8 %)
- KY (7.5 %)
- WV (5 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 68 |
| 1890-1900 | 121 |
| 1900-1910 | 101 |
| 1910-1920 | 235 |
| 1920-1930 | 300 |
| 1930-1940 | 199 |
| 1940-1950 | 127 |
| 1950-1960 | 70 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 9 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Hallie was given to over 1,300 boys in the United States, predominantly around the turn of the 20th century.
- Besides being a diminutive of Henry or Harriet, Hallie also originated as a surname for families living near a hall or manor house.