Hal Name Popularity and Statistics
Hal is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Hal?
Hal is spelled H-A-L. The name has 3 letters.
Hal Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,128
Recorded Births38
- Boys usage rose 327 places to #3,128 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Hal Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 38 | #3,128 |
| 2024 | Boys | 33 | #3,455 |
| 2023 | Boys | 41 | #3,005 |
| 2022 | Boys | 15 | #5,874 |
| 2021 | Boys | 30 | #3,651 |
| 2020 | Boys | 33 | #3,344 |
| 2019 | Boys | 21 | #4,639 |
| 2018 | Boys | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2017 | Boys | 16 | #5,526 |
| 2016 | Boys | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2015 | Boys | 20 | #4,711 |
| 2014 | Boys | 22 | #4,392 |
| 2013 | Boys | 16 | #5,404 |
| 2012 | Boys | 19 | #4,862 |
| 2011 | Boys | 15 | #5,675 |
| 2010 | Boys | 10 | #7,591 |
| 2009 | Boys | 12 | #6,802 |
| 2008 | Boys | 9 | #8,324 |
| 2007 | Boys | 15 | #5,661 |
| 2006 | Boys | 14 | #5,781 |
| 2005 | Boys | 8 | #8,299 |
| 2004 | Boys | 9 | #7,536 |
| 2003 | Boys | 26 | #3,443 |
| 2002 | Boys | 22 | #3,794 |
When Was Hal Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1956 · Boys
598 recorded births
National rank #305
1957 · Boys
526 recorded births
National rank #333
1958 · Boys
455 recorded births
National rank #360
1955 · Boys
455 recorded births
National rank #342
Where Hal Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #621 | 6 |
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |