Halley

Halley is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 63 girls in the United States.

Halley at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Halley

Halley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Halley first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #580 in 1986, and in 2024 63 babies received the name — 4,069 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Halley in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#580 in 1986
Peak year
1986
Babies named Halley in 2024
63
Total since 1880
4,069

Halley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#1618 in 2020
Babies named Halley in 2025
9
Total since 1996
99

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Halley mean?

The meaning of Halley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Halley a boy or girl name?

Halley is a girl name. In 2024, 63 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Halley?

Halley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Halley?

Halley first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #580 in 1986, and 63 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].