Girl & boy name
Halo
Halo is currently the #612 girl name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 477 babies. Momentum is clearly positive: five years ago it ranked #937, now it sits at #612. Looking at the full record since 2000, Halo hit its all-time high of #513 in 2024, when 600 girls were given the name. State by state, Alabama leads the way at #283.
Rankings
Halo popularity, 1880–2025
Where Halo is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Halo in the most recent year of SSA data.
Similar names
Halo as a boy name
As of 2025, Halo ranks #929 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 253 boys received the name that year. It has climbed from #3653 to #929 over the past five years. The name has never been bigger: its all-time peak in a record going back to 2008 is happening right now. Geographically, it's strongest in New Mexico, where it ranks #360 among boy names.