Hallie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Hallie has its roots in English, deriving from the Old English word for 'nook' and is often seen as a diminutive form of Halle. It has evolved through various historical forms and is associated with the meaning 'dweller by the nook'. Hallie has gained popularity primarily in the 20th century in the United States, and is viewed positively in modern contexts. There are notable individuals named Hallie, contributing to its recognition.

The name Hallie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Hallie has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hallie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1202nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1664th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2871st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5920th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11250th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 386th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 728th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1307th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1247th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 686th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 451st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 349th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hallie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hallie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈhæli/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Hallie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Halle, which itself derives from the Old English word 'halh', meaning 'nook' or 'recess'. It can also be linked to the name Halia, which has Greek roots.

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Meaning

dweller by the nook

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Language Evolution

Halle, Hallie, Haley

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Historical Usage

The name Hallie gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly from the 1920s onwards, as a feminine variant of Hall.

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Variants & Derivatives

Halle, Haley, Hali

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Hallie is perceived as a modern and cheerful name, often associated with friendliness and warmth.

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Famous People

Hallie Jackson - American journalist, Hallie Eisenberg - American actress, Hallie Selassie - Ethiopian emperor

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hallie"

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 "Hallie"

"Hallie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1202nd of 7545 561
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1664th of 6773 332
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2871st of 7552 156
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 5920th of 10718 44
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 11250th of 16616 23
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 20994th of 24088 10
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 386th of 9107 5,190
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 728th of 9204 1,777
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1307th of 12526 1,185
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1247th of 19264 1,459
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 686th of 27321 4,628
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 451st of 35406 10,763
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 349th of 30306 10,918

Regional Popularity of "Hallie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
74.79%
1059th/1416
- 49.66%
1175th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 71.10%
1673rd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 63.12%
4616th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Hallie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
37.92%
537th/1416
74.62%
1029th/1379
12.72%
301st/2366
100.00%
1142nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
67.40%
1042nd/1546
- 21.72%
511th/2353
100.00%
1547th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
61.79%
1376th/2227
54.32%
1320th/2430
45.99%
1312th/2853
52.94%
1469th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
36.06%
1059th/2937
38.76%
1350th/3483
50.37%
1772nd/3518
32.76%
1325th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
15.25%
562nd/3685
17.90%
801st/4475
12.71%
660th/5194
14.39%
909th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
8.29%
380th/4582
13.01%
672nd/5164
5.42%
396th/7313
6.99%
522nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
7.43%
296th/3984
12.84%
576th/4487
4.43%
302nd/6822
6.87%
431st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Hallie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Hallie" 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.