Halston
Halston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hallow stone, holy stone, or Halsten's farmstead.
Origin and history
Halston is an English surname-derived name meaning 'hallow stone' or 'holy stone', originally associated with places in Shropshire and Leicestershire. Although historically rare, it gained recognition through the famous American fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick, known simply as Halston. In recent years, it has seen increased usage as a given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
911 babies in the United States have been named Halston since 1880. It ranks #3767 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1577.
States where it is most popular
- TX (78.9 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- CA (5.3 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- WA (4.4 %)
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 | 133 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 77 |
| 2010-2019 | 166 |
| 2020-2029 | 350 |
Famous people named Halston
- Halston Sage: Actress
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition via the mononymous fashion designer Halston, who defined 1970s American fashion.
- Halston originates as an English habitation surname referring to locations in England named for a sacred stone or ancient farmstead.