Hall Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Hall' has its roots in Old English, meaning 'hall' or 'manor house'. It has evolved from 'heall' in Old English to its current form in Modern English. The name reflects traits of tradition and community significance. There is no biblical background associated with the name. It became popular during the Middle Ages and remains a common name today.
The name Hall is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hall has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Hall' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1574th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2113th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3095th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6839th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12845th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15374th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12223rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Hall' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hall"
Pronunciation
/hɔːl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name 'Hall' originates from the Old English word 'heall', which means 'hall' or 'manor house'. It was used as a surname for those who lived near or worked in a hall.
Meaning
a large room or building for gatherings
Language Evolution
Old English: heall, Middle English: hall, Modern English: Hall
Historical Usage
The surname Hall became increasingly popular in England during the Middle Ages, particularly as a result of the feudal system where halls were significant centers of local governance and community.
Variants & Derivatives
Halle, Halls, Halliday, Hallam
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Hall is a common surname and given name, often associated with a sense of tradition and stability.
Famous People
Hall of Fame baseball player Lou Gehrig, American poet and novelist H. D. (Hilda Doolittle), Actor and musician Hallie Eisenberg
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hall"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hall"
"Hall" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1574th of 7545 | 357 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2113th of 6773 | 224 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3095th of 7552 | 137 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6839th of 10718 | 29 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12845th of 16616 | 15 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 15374th of 24088 | 29 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12223rd of 23106 | 48 |
Regional Popularity of "Hall" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
64.75% 1532nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Hall" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hall"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hall" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.