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How Many People Are Named Halley?
Estimated people named Halley living in the U.S. today
3,975
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 4,195
- Peak year: 1986 (355 births)
- Estimated living today: 3,975
Halley by age group — who carries the name today?
Halley popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Halley
Halley has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 4,195 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 3,975 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 85,987 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Halleys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Halley in the US?
An estimated 3,975 people named Halley are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Halley very rare — about 1 in 85,987 Americans.
Is Halley a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Halley is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Halley most popular?
Halley peaked in 1986, when 355 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Halley?
Halley ranks #4,214 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 58 out of 100 (higher means rarer).