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Halsey

Unisex

Meaning of Halsey: English: 'hallowed island'

Halsey is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3930th most popular name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#3930

35 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

956

First recorded 1880 · peak 2021

Trend

rising

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 8 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 9 babies1984: 9 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 7 babies1987: 11 babies1988: 14 babies1989: 7 babies1990: 11 babies19901991: 10 babies1992: 13 babies1993: 10 babies1994: 5 babies1995: 10 babies1996: 18 babies1997: 6 babies1998: 10 babies1999: 5 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 5 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 6 babies2004: 10 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 5 babies2007: 9 babies2008: 7 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 6 babies20102011: 7 babies2012: 8 babies2013: 0 babies2014: 5 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 12 babies2017: 18 babies2018: 30 babies2019: 36 babies2020: 35 babies20202021: 51 babies2022: 46 babies2023: 33 babies2024: 50 babies2025: 35 babies
US babies named Halsey per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 51.

Gender split

43% boys · 57% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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