Halo
Halo is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Divine light, luminous ring, or aura.
Origin and history
Halo is a modern vocabulary name derived from the Old French and Latin terms referring to a luminous circle or ring of light around a celestial body or sacred figure. Historically rare as a masculine given name, it has experienced a notable rise in usage in the United States since 2020. Its appeal is driven by contemporary trends favoring celestial, modern, and spiritual noun names.
Popularity in the United States
1,003 babies in the United States have been named Halo since 1880. It ranks #3679 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1231.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.4 %)
- TX (15.4 %)
- GA (13.1 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
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 | 42 |
| 2010-2019 | 215 |
| 2020-2029 | 746 |
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Ancient Greek 'halos', which originally referred to a circular threshing floor before describing the disc of the sun or moon.
- The majority of US male birth records for Halo have occurred since 2020, reflecting a rapid rise in contemporary adoption.