Halston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Halston originates from Old English, meaning 'hollow stone'. Its language path includes historical forms like Heahstan and Halstan, leading to its modern usage. The name conveys traits of creativity and style, particularly linked to the fashion industry. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Halston is most popular in Texas, 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, Halston has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled 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 male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Halston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3192nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7445th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3253rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13246th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20768th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3515th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Halston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Halston"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɔːlstən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Halston is derived from an Old English geographic surname, which means 'hollow stone' or 'from the hollow stone'. It reflects a connection to the landscape and geography of early English settlements.
Meaning
hollow stone
Language Evolution
Heahstan, Halstan, Halston
Historical Usage
Halston gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly associated with the fashion designer Halston who rose to fame in the 1970s.
Variants & Derivatives
Hal, Halst, Hally
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Halston is perceived as a stylish and modern name, often associated with creativity and fashion.
Famous People
Halston (fashion designer), Halston Sage (actress), Halston Taylor (musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Halston"
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 "Halston"
"Halston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3192nd of 16616 | 282 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7445th of 24088 | 145 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3253rd of 23106 | 424 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13246th of 27321 | 54 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20768th of 35406 | 36 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3515th of 30306 | 536 |
Regional Popularity of "Halston" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - |
44.36% 2304th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
76.51% 3048th/3984 |
- |
42.44% 2895th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Halston" 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) |
56.07% 2234th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
49.50% 3377th/6822 |
53.06% 3330th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Halston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Halston" 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.