Halo
Halo is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Divine aura, luminous ring, or circle of light.
Origin and history
Halo is a modern English vocabulary name referring to a circle of light or luminous ring, derived from Old French and Greek words related to a threshing floor or solar disc. It has gained sudden popularity in the United States in the 2020s as a contemporary choice for girls. Its usage reflects a broader trend toward radiant, atmospheric word names.
Popularity in the United States
4,509 babies in the United States have been named Halo since 1880. It ranks #2608 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #649.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.2 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- NC (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 261 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,613 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,635 |
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Ancient Greek 'halos', which originally referred to a circular threshing floor and later to the disc of the sun or moon.
- Over half of all U.S. birth records for girls named Halo have occurred since 2020.