Halle
Halle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæli/
Meaning and origin of Halle
Root meaning: “covered room”
- A female given name, alternative spelling of Hallie. popularized by american actress Halle Berry
Etymology
As a German surname, variant of Hall. * As a French surname, from the noun halle (“covered room”). * As a Belgian and Dutch surname, from Halle, Belgium. * As a Jewish surname, from Halle in Saxony, named after the river Saale.
How popular is Halle?
Since 1880, 16,651 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Halle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #316 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #10433 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #596 for girls, with 491 babies given the name.
Names similar to Halle
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Sibling name ideas for Halle
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Halle FAQ
What does the name Halle mean?
Halle traces back to a root meaning "covered room". A female given name, alternative spelling of Hallie. popularized by american actress Halle Berry As a German surname, variant of Hall. * As a French surname, from the noun halle (“covered room”). * As a Belgian and Dutch surname, from Halle, Belgium. * As a Jewish surname, from Halle in Saxony, named after the river Saale.
How popular is the name Halle?
Since 1880, 16,651 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Halle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #316 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #10433 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #596 for girls, with 491 babies given the name.
Is Halle a boy or girl name?
Halle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,651 girls and 6 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.