Hal
- Pronunciation
- [Hal]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A Nickname For Henry Rules His Household.
- Origin
- English
Hal Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 16,746 baby boys have been named Hal. The name peaked in 1956 with 598 US births that year (rank #305). In 2024, ranked #3471 nationally — 3,166 places below its 1956 peak.
Top States for Hal
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hal births are: Texas (1,202), North Carolina (1,131), California (1,046).
Other English-Origin Names Like Hal
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3-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hal's exact length and starting letter: Hai, Ham, Han, Hao, Hay.
Quick Facts About Hal
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hal against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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