18,260births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
1957Peak · British Columbia
#3128United States 2025
Hal is a boy name family recorded 18,260 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3128 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1957, at 17.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Hal
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hal | English | 16,796 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3128 | 1956 | ▲ 113 % |
| Hal | English | 446 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2001 | – |
| Hal | English | 135 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1956 | – |
| Hal | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1957 | – |
| Hall | English | 877 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 1881 | new |
How we grouped these names
- Hal ↔ Hall — spelling variant
Questions about Hal
How popular is the name Hal?
In 2025 it ranked #3128 in the United States. Official registers record 18,260 births across 4 countries.
What is Hal in other languages?
Hall (English).
When was Hal most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1957, at 17.4 births per 100,000.
Is Hal a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hal is a boy name.