Total births
1,137
Boys' name · since 1881
Halbert
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 1,137 babies named Halbert, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,137
- total births
- 1881–1995
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Halbert is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,137 have been recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Halbert recorded 1,137 times among boys since 1881, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 1995.
- 1,137 total births
- 1881–1995 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,137 boys have been named Halbert since 1881, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1995.
- 1,137
- total births
- 1881–1995
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Halbert was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
29 babies were named Halbert in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Halbert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Halbert's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Halbert at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Halbert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–1995
- Peak year (1923)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 115 years of records
Halbert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Halbert's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Halbert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 15
1900s
15 births
- 1910s
1910s
169 births
- 1920s
1920s
214 births
- 1930s
1930s
119 births
- 1940s
1940s
148 births
- 1950s
1950s
203 births
- 1960s
1960s
122 births
- 1970s 82
1970s
82 births
- 1980s 49
1980s
49 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 214 births (19% of all-time use).
How Halbert compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Halbert's total volume
Halbert vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Halbert by state
Where Halbert concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Halbert's total US births 1.5%
Even split
17 of 1,137 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Halbert? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 1,137 babies named Halbert. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 29 births.
When was Halbert most popular? ▼
Halbert was most popular in the 1920s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Halbert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Halbert are Texas (17 births), North Carolina (10 births), Mississippi (6 births).
How long has the name Halbert been used? ▼
Halbert has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 115 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Halbert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hal, Hallie, Hale, Halen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Halbert's data
- Halbert's decade-level peak was the 1920s (214 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Halberts (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Halbert
Nearby Names Like Halbert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Halbert
Hal Boy
#3455 16,784 births
Hallie Boy
1,335 births
Hale Boy
#6847 1,282 births
Halen Boy
#2462 1,255 births
Halo Boy
#991 1,003 births
Compare Halbert side by side: Halbert vs Hal Halbert vs Hallie Halbert vs Hale
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Halbert: Baby Name Since 1881 - 1,137 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/halbert. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Halbert draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.