Halo

Halo is a unisex 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 824 babies in the United States.

Halo at a glance

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

About the name Halo

Halo 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, Halo first appears in Social Security records in 2000 and has been given to 4,778 babies since 1880, including 824 in 2024.

Halo in US records

First recorded (US)
2000
Babies named Halo in 2024
824
Total since 1880
4,778

Halo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Babies named Halo in 2025
31
Total since 1996
221

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Halo mean?

The meaning of Halo 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 Halo a boy or girl name?

Halo is a unisex name. In 2024, 824 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Halo?

Halo comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Halo?

Halo is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 2000 and has been given to 4,778 babies since 1880.

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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].