Total births
1,282
Boys' name · since 1892
Hale
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 1,282 babies named Hale, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6847
- among boys today
- 1,282
- born since 1892
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
1,282 babies have been named Hale since 1892, making it today's #6847 boys' name.
Hale has 1,282 recorded births among boys since 1892, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6847 as of the latest data, more common than 52% of boys, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 2025.
- #6847 among boys today
- 1,282 born since 1892
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hale is currently the #6847 boys' name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 1,282 born since 1892, peaking in the 1920s.
- #6847
- among boys today
- 1,282
- born since 1892
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Hale vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6847
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Hale was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
30 babies were named Hale in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
How Hale compares
1,282 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hale's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hale | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,282 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hale's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hale at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1917
Current rank
#6,847
Active since
1892
Hale popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–2025
- Peak year (1917)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Hale popularity over time - girls
14 total births recorded since 1998 (Hale as girls' name)
Hale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hale's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Hale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 12
1890s
12 births
- 1910s
1910s
129 births
- 1920s
1920s
214 births
- 1930s
1930s
124 births
- 1940s
1940s
104 births
- 1950s 81
1950s
81 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s 62
1980s
62 births
- 1990s 68
1990s
68 births
- 2000s
2000s
145 births
- 2010s
2010s
163 births
- 2020s 84
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 214 births (17% of all-time use).
How Hale 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 Hale's total volume
Hale vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hale by state
Where Hale concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.4% |
Missouri share of Hale's total US births 0.4%
5 of 1,282 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hale? ▼
1,282 babies have been named Hale since 1892. It currently ranks #6847 among boys. The peak year was 1917 with 30 births.
When was Hale most popular? ▼
Hale was most popular in the 1920s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Hale most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hale are Missouri (5 births).
How long has the name Hale been used? ▼
Hale has been recorded in Social Security data since 1892, spanning 134 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hale? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hal, Hallie, Halen, Halbert, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hale's data
- Hale's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (214 total births) through the 2020s (84) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Missouri records the most Hales (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Hale
Nearby Names Like Hale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hale
Hal Boy
#3455 16,784 births
Hallie Boy
1,335 births
Halen Boy
#2462 1,255 births
Halbert Boy
1,137 births
Halo Boy
#991 1,003 births
Compare Hale side by side: Hale vs Hal Hale vs Hallie Hale vs Halen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hale
Elija #6846
1,169 births · Peak 2008
Arron #6848
8,076 births · Peak 1989
Lofton #6845
685 births · Peak 2018
Glendon #6849
4,695 births · Peak 1975
Eston #6844
2,006 births · Peak 1915
Carlin #6850
2,626 births · Peak 1992
Refugio #6843
3,984 births · Peak 1927
Delton #6851
4,751 births · Peak 1933
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, 1892–2025 (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. "Hale: #6847 Boys' Name - 1,282 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hale. 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 Hale 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.