Total births
1,255
Unisex name · since 1982
Halen
1,255 babies named Halen in U.S. Social Security records since 1982, with the highest year being 2021. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2462
- among boys today
- 1,255
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Halen currently ranks #2462 among unisex names in America, with 1,255 babies recorded since 1982.
Halen has 1,255 recorded births among boys since 1982, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2462 as of the latest data, more common than 83% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #2462 among boys today
- 1,255 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Halen is currently the #2462 unisex name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 1,255 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2462
- among boys today
- 1,255
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Halen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2462
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Halen was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
64 babies were named Halen in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Halen compares
1,255 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
Halen's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Halen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,255 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 23 | 22,252 |
Halen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Halen's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 64, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Halen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,462
Active since
1982
Halen popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Halen popularity over time - girls
860 total births recorded since 1987 (Halen as girls' name)
Halen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Halen's strongest decade.
401 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Halen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 157
1990s
157 births
- 2000s
2000s
373 births
- 2010s
2010s
401 births
- 2020s
2020s
290 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 401 births (32% of all-time use).
How Halen 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 Halen's total volume
Halen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Halen by state
Where Halen concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 98 | 7.8% |
| #2 | California | | 55 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Washington | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Halen's total US births 7.8%
Even split
98 of 1,255 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Halen? ▼
1,255 babies have been named Halen since 1982. It currently ranks #2462 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 64 births.
When was Halen most popular? ▼
Halen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 401 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Halen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Halen are Texas (98 births), California (55 births), Washington (11 births).
Is Halen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Halen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,255 births, and as a girl's name it has 860 births.
How long has the name Halen been used? ▼
Records for Halen go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Halen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hal, Hallie, Hale, Halbert, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Halen's data
- Halen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (401 total births) through the 2020s (290) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Halens (98 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 Halen
Nearby Names Like Halen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Halen
Hal Boy
#3455 16,784 births
Hallie Boy
1,335 births
Hale Boy
#6847 1,282 births
Halbert Boy
1,137 births
Halo Boy
#991 1,003 births
Compare Halen side by side: Halen vs Hal Halen vs Hallie Halen vs Hale
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Halen
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Halen: #2462 Unisex Name - 1,255 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/halen. 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 Halen 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.