Boy

Hal

home ruler

About Hal

Hal exemplifies classic simplicity with profound depth. This concise name carries historical richness while remaining thoroughly contemporary in its application.

The name's brevity belies its versatility—equally appropriate for a distinguished professional, creative artist, or accomplished athlete.

Hal possesses a rare quality of being both familiar and distinctive, creating instant rapport while ensuring memorability. The name's straightforward pronunciation transcends cultural boundaries, making it globally accessible. Children named Hal frequently develop strong analytical abilities alongside creative thinking, becoming well-rounded individuals who navigate varied social environments with natural ease and confidence.

Popularity of the Name Hal

Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.

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Popularity of the Name Hal
United StatesUnited Kingdom
1880#773
1881#516
1882#347
1883#387
1884#354
1885#490
1886#420
1887#344
1888#422
1889#564
1890#397
1891#434
1892#487
1893#353
1894#391
1895#446
1896#472
1897#427
1898#368
1899#419
1900#459
1901#440
1902#406
1903#419
1904#472
1905#512
1906#467
1907#420
1908#600
1909#536
1910#504
1911#448
1912#507
1913#484
1914#448
1915#442
1916#495
1917#516
1918#453
1919#470
1920#435
1921#463
1922#470
1923#482
1924#453
1925#431
1926#449
1927#444
1928#429
1929#423
1930#481
1931#440
1932#404
1933#396
1934#383
1935#383
1936#464
1937#411
1938#456
1939#401
1940#414
1941#419
1942#432
1943#433
1944#413
1945#414
1946#396
1947#358
1948#354
1949#334
1950#347
1951#346
1952#346
1953#343
1954#350
1955#341
1956#305
1957#333
1958#360
1959#387
1960#394
1961#429
1962#528
1963#478
1964#558
1965#544
1966#583
1967#612
1968#671
1969#763
1970#734
1971#740
1972#737
1973#802
1974#873
1975#924
1997#665
1998#831
1999#744
2000#949
2001#727
2002#821
2004#856

Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom

Variations of Name Hal

Names Similar to Hal

Nicknames for Hal

  • Harry
  • Hally
  • H.L.
Hal

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