Hale
- Pronunciation
- [Hale]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Lives In The Hall
- Origin
- English
Hale Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,269 baby boys have been named Hale. The name peaked in 1917 with 30 US births that year (rank #1247). In 2024, ranked #6961 nationally — 5,714 places below its 1917 peak.
Top States for Hale
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hale births are: Missouri (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Hale
If you like Hale's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hale's exact length and starting letter: Hadi, Hadu, Haig, Haji, Hali.
Quick Facts About Hale
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hal | A Nickname For Henry Rules His Household. | Male | English |
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Compare Hale to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hale 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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