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Halle is a feminine name used in Norwegian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Old Norse name Halli, a diminutive of names containing the element hallr meaning ‘rock, slab, slope’." It ranked #596 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Old Norse name Halli, a diminutive of names containing the element hallr meaning ‘rock, slab, slope’. The entry lists its usage as Norwegian (Rare).
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Popularity
Halle ranked #596 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #596 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Halle mean?
Behind the Name does not give Halle a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the Old Norse name Halli, a diminutive of names containing the element hallr meaning rock, slab, slope.
Is Halle a popular name?
Halle ranked #596 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Halle a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Halle appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Halle (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
