Hallie: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Hallie is a name you might find in classic novels like “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain or “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott.

Hallie Overview

Meaning

Dweller at the meadow by the manor, home ruler

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “halig,” meaning “holy” or “heroine.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈhæli/

Popularity

Hallie has seen increasing use in the USA and the UK, often favored for its sweet and timeless appeal. In 2023, Hallie ranked #365 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Cute, Vintage, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Cheerful, gentle, kind

Hallie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Haley, Hailey, Haleigh, Hayley, Halle, Hali, Holly

Common Nicknames

Hal, Hally, Lee, Hales

Diminutives

Allie, Lila, Elle

Famous People

Hallie Jackson
(American Journalist)
Hallie Ephron
(American Author)
Hallie Quinn Brown
(American Educator)
Hallie Kate Eisenberg
(American Actress)
Hallie Ford
(American Philanthropist)
Hallie Haglund
(American Comedy Writer)
Hallie Foote
(American Actress)
Hallie Morse Daggett
(First Female Fire Lookout)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Hallie Parker
("The Parent Trap," Film)
Hallie Thomas
("Chicago Fire," TV Series)
"Hallie"
(Song)
Hallie
("Raising Helen," Film)
Hallie O'Fallon
("All I Want for Christmas," Film)
Hallie
("Hallie's Comet," Novel)

Places

Lake Hallie Village
(Chippewa County, Wisconsin, USA)
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
(Salem, Oregon, USA)
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary
(Charleston, South Carolina, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Hallie?

Hallie means “dweller at the hall meadow” or “from the hall clearing.” People named Hallie are often seen as gentle and nurturing, embodying a sense of calm and serenity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Hallie?

The name Hallie has English roots, derived from the Old English elements “heall” meaning “hall” and “leah” meaning “meadow” or “clearing.” It originated as a place name, referring to someone who lived near or worked at a hall in a meadow.

Hallie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hallie in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#3192021	#2262022	#1942023
Top 3 Rankings	#1942023	#2101894	#2131893

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hallie

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	194 (+32 from 2022)	1553 (+232 from 2022)	0.08878
2022	226 (+93 from 2021)	1321 (+304 from 2021)	0.07367
2021	319 (+55 from 2020)	1017 (+190 from 2020)	0.05677
2020	374 (+24 from 2019)	827 (+50 from 2019)	0.04678
2019	398 (+63 from 2018)	777 (+97 from 2018)	0.04235
2018	461 (+63 from 2017)	680 (+84 from 2017)	0.03657
2017	524 (+53 from 2016)	596 (+60 from 2016)	0.03155
2016	577 (-12 from 2015)	536 (-7 from 2015)	0.02769
2015	565 (+21 from 2014)	543 (+33 from 2014)	0.02783
2014	586 (-65 from 2013)	510 (-61 from 2013)	0.02607
2013	521 (+4 from 2012)	571 (-7 from 2012)	0.02962
2012	525 (+75 from 2011)	578 (+100 from 2011)	0.02980
2011	600 (-27 from 2010)	478 (-31 from 2010)	0.02467
2010	573 (-37 from 2009)	509 (-53 from 2009)	0.02596
2009	536 (-27 from 2008)	562 (-48 from 2008)	0.02775
2008	509 (+14 from 2007)	610 (+12 from 2007)	0.02929
2007	523 (-70 from 2006)	598 (-98 from 2006)	0.02825
2006	453 (+12 from 2005)	696 (+41 from 2005)	0.03329
2005	465 (-28 from 2004)	655 (-43 from 2004)	0.03227
2004	437 (-26 from 2003)	698 (-41 from 2003)	0.03459
2003	411 (-56 from 2002)	739 (-97 from 2002)	0.03683
2002	355 (-12 from 2001)	836 (-56 from 2001)	0.04233
2001	343 (-46 from 2000)	892 (-191 from 2000)	0.04503
2000	297 (+55 from 1999)	1083 (+233 from 1999)	0.05427
1999	352 (+129 from 1998)	850 (+316 from 1998)	0.04366
1998	481 (+55 from 1997)	534 (+89 from 1997)	0.02755
1997	536 (-37 from 1996)	445 (-35 from 1996)	0.02331
1996	499 (+22 from 1995)	480 (+16 from 1995)	0.02504
1995	521 (+9 from 1994)	464 (-2 from 1994)	0.02415
1994	530 (-46 from 1993)	466 (-56 from 1993)	0.02391
1993	484 (+113 from 1992)	522 (+140 from 1992)	0.02648
1992	597 (+57 from 1991)	382 (+48 from 1991)	0.01906
1991	654 (+120 from 1990)	334 (+70 from 1990)	0.01643
1990	774 (+29 from 1989)	264 (+27 from 1989)	0.01285
1989	803 (-8 from 1988)	237 (+4 from 1988)	0.01190
1988	795 (+34 from 1987)	233 (+23 from 1987)	0.01212
1987	829 (-143 from 1986)	210 (-57 from 1986)	0.01120
1986	686 (+147 from 1985)	267 (+72 from 1985)	0.01447
1985	833 (+76 from 1984)	195 (+31 from 1984)	0.01056
1984	909 (-3 from 1983)	164 (-2 from 1983)	0.00909
1983	906 (+88 from 1982)	166 (+18 from 1982)	0.00928
1982	994 (+321 from 1981)	148 (+52 from 1981)	0.00816
1981	1315 (-29 from 1980)	96 (-3 from 1980)	0.00537
1980	1286 (+46 from 1979)	99 (+6 from 1979)	0.00556
1979	1332 (-178 from 1978)	93 (-17 from 1978)	0.00540
1978	1154 (-23 from 1977)	110 (-2 from 1977)	0.00669
1977	1131 (-27 from 1976)	112 (+3 from 1976)	0.00681
1976	1104 (-4 from 1975)	109 (+3 from 1975)	0.00693
1975	1100 (+139 from 1974)	106 (+18 from 1974)	0.00679
1974	1239 (-154 from 1973)	88 (-18 from 1973)	0.00562
1973	1085 (-20 from 1972)	106 (-2 from 1972)	0.00682
1972	1065 (-68 from 1971)	108 (-18 from 1971)	0.00670
1971	997 (+122 from 1970)	126 (+21 from 1970)	0.00719
1970	1119 (+304 from 1969)	105 (+38 from 1969)	0.00573
1969	1423 (+28 from 1968)	67 (+6 from 1968)	0.00380
1968	1451 (+72 from 1967)	61 (+7 from 1967)	0.00357
1967	1523 (-35 from 1966)	54 (-1 from 1966)	0.00315
1966	1488 (-81 from 1965)	55 (-6 from 1965)	0.00313
1965	1407 (-2 from 1964)	61 (-3 from 1964)	0.00334
1964	1405 (-135 from 1963)	64 (-11 from 1963)	0.00327
1963	1270 (-4 from 1962)	75 (-1 from 1962)	0.00377
1962	1266 (+374 from 1961)	76 (+29 from 1961)	0.00375
1961	1640 (-59 from 1960)	47 (-3 from 1960)	0.00226
1960	1581 (-28 from 1959)	50 (+1 from 1959)	0.00240
1959	1553 (-55 from 1958)	49 (-2 from 1958)	0.00236
1958	1498 (-167 from 1957)	51 (-12 from 1957)	0.00247
1957	1331 (-2 from 1956)	63 (+2 from 1956)	0.00300
1956	1329 (+75 from 1955)	61 (+10 from 1955)	0.00296
1955	1404 (-148 from 1954)	51 (-11 from 1954)	0.00254
1954	1256 (-15 from 1953)	62 (+1 from 1953)	0.00311
1953	1241 (-85 from 1952)	61 (-6 from 1952)	0.00316
1952	1156 (-40 from 1951)	67 (-2 from 1951)	0.00352
1951	1116 (+96 from 1950)	69 (+11 from 1950)	0.00374
1950	1212 (-148 from 1949)	58 (-13 from 1949)	0.00330
1949	1064 (-63 from 1948)	71 (-5 from 1948)	0.00404
1948	1001 (+54 from 1947)	76 (+5 from 1947)	0.00436
1947	1055 (+15 from 1946)	71 (+8 from 1946)	0.00391
1946	1070 (-145 from 1945)	63 (-4 from 1945)	0.00391
1945	925 No change from 1944	67 (-2 from 1944)	0.00498
1944	925 (+27 from 1943)	69 (+1 from 1943)	0.00505
1943	952 (-39 from 1942)	68 (-6 from 1942)	0.00474
1942	913 (-127 from 1941)	74 (-10 from 1941)	0.00532
1941	786 (+41 from 1940)	84 (+10 from 1940)	0.00674
1940	827 (-75 from 1939)	74 (-9 from 1939)	0.00626
1939	752 (-45 from 1938)	83 (-11 from 1938)	0.00732
1938	707 (+61 from 1937)	94 (+15 from 1937)	0.00824
1937	768 (-29 from 1936)	79 (-2 from 1936)	0.00717
1936	739 (+2 from 1935)	81 (-2 from 1935)	0.00752
1935	741 (-36 from 1934)	83 (-6 from 1934)	0.00764
1934	705 (-98 from 1933)	89 (-26 from 1933)	0.00822
1933	607 (-42 from 1932)	115 (-18 from 1932)	0.01099
1932	565 (+31 from 1931)	133 (+10 from 1931)	0.01202
1931	596 (-66 from 1930)	123 (-41 from 1930)	0.01114
1930	530 (+60 from 1929)	164 (+30 from 1929)	0.01406
1929	590 (-45 from 1928)	134 (-29 from 1928)	0.01158
1928	545 (+26 from 1927)	163 (+7 from 1927)	0.01363
1927	571 (-70 from 1926)	156 (-38 from 1926)	0.01262
1926	501 (-20 from 1925)	194 (-16 from 1925)	0.01577
1925	481 (-8 from 1924)	210 (-6 from 1924)	0.01663
1924	473 (+10 from 1923)	216 (+12 from 1923)	0.01667
1923	483 (-73 from 1922)	204 (-52 from 1922)	0.01629
1922	410 (+37 from 1921)	256 (+18 from 1921)	0.02052
1921	447 (-29 from 1920)	238 (-14 from 1920)	0.01860
1920	418 (-15 from 1919)	252 (-4 from 1919)	0.02026
1919	403 (+23 from 1918)	256 (+16 from 1918)	0.02179
1918	426 (-24 from 1917)	240 (-6 from 1917)	0.01996
1917	402 (-6 from 1916)	246 (-4 from 1916)	0.02189
1916	396 (-16 from 1915)	250 (-4 from 1915)	0.02303
1915	380 (-9 from 1914)	254 (+49 from 1914)	0.02481
1914	371 (-7 from 1913)	205 (+29 from 1913)	0.02573
1913	364 (-24 from 1912)	176 (-6 from 1912)	0.02687
1912	340 (-52 from 1911)	182 (-2 from 1911)	0.03102
1911	288 (-36 from 1910)	184 (-49 from 1910)	0.04165
1910	252 (+66 from 1909)	233 (+103 from 1909)	0.05554
1909	318 (-7 from 1908)	130 No change from 1908	0.03532
1908	311 (-34 from 1907)	130 (-28 from 1907)	0.03667
1907	277 (+12 from 1906)	158 (+26 from 1906)	0.04682
1906	289 (+2 from 1905)	132 (+2 from 1905)	0.04211
1905	291 (-29 from 1904)	130 (-14 from 1904)	0.04195
1904	262 (+14 from 1903)	144 (+17 from 1903)	0.04924
1903	276 (-22 from 1902)	127 (-25 from 1902)	0.04565
1902	254 (-7 from 1901)	152 (+17 from 1901)	0.05422
1901	247 (+12 from 1900)	135 (-22 from 1900)	0.05310
1900	259 (-5 from 1899)	157 (+33 from 1899)	0.04941
1899	254 (-6 from 1898)	124 (-19 from 1898)	0.05010
1898	248 (-27 from 1897)	143 (-9 from 1897)	0.05216
1897	221 (+16 from 1896)	152 (+18 from 1896)	0.06122
1896	237 (+4 from 1895)	134 (+4 from 1895)	0.05318
1895	241 (-31 from 1894)	130 (-31 from 1894)	0.05261
1894	210 (+3 from 1893)	161 (+16 from 1893)	0.06823
1893	213 (+35 from 1892)	145 (+33 from 1892)	0.06438
1892	248 (+7 from 1891)	112 (+21 from 1891)	0.04980
1891	255 (-35 from 1890)	91 (-30 from 1890)	0.04629
1890	220 (+17 from 1889)	121 (+25 from 1889)	0.06000
1889	237 (+3 from 1888)	96 (+3 from 1888)	0.05074
1888	240 (-25 from 1887)	93 No change from 1887	0.04909
1887	215 (+13 from 1886)	93 (+13 from 1886)	0.05984
1886	228 (+2 from 1885)	80 (+5 from 1885)	0.05204
1885	230 (+2 from 1884)	75 (+6 from 1884)	0.05284
1884	232 (-4 from 1883)	69 (+7 from 1883)	0.05015
1883	228 (-11 from 1882)	62 No change from 1882	0.05164
1882	217 (+51 from 1881)	62 (+26 from 1881)	0.05359
1881	268 (-54 from 1880)	36 (-15 from 1880)	0.03642
1880	214 First SSA data recorded	51 First SSA data recorded	0.05225

American States Popularity Rankings for Hallie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

#2662021

#2082022

#1582023

California (CA)

#6082021

#5712022

#4502023

Ohio (OH)

#3122021

#2362022

#1522023

Kentucky (KY)

#1682021

#1532022

#1192023

North Carolina (NC)

#2712021

#2072022

#1572023

Tennessee (TN)

#1392021

#902022

#1202023

Virginia (VA)

#3842021

#2372022

#2302023

Illinois (IL)

#4832021

#2912022

#1912023

Georgia (GA)

#3622021

#2602022

#1662023

Utah (UT)

#1042021

#1152022

#1012023

Missouri (MO)

#3092021

#1252022

#1132023

New York (NY)

#6682021

#8272022

#6102023

Indiana (IN)

#2382021

#1462022

#942023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#3252021

#2762022

#2682023

Florida (FL)

#6452021

#4422022

#3942023

Washington (WA)

#3722021

#1592022

#1812023

Minnesota (MN)

#1782021

#1742022

#1542023

Mississippi (MS)

#2042021

#1772022

#872023

Louisiana (LA)

#2352021

#2112022

#1262023

West Virginia (WV)

#1092021

#1532022

#1392023

Alabama (AL)

#2812021

#1462022

#1332023

Oklahoma (OK)

#1492021

#2262022

#1082023

Arkansas (AR)

#1732021

#902022

#722023

South Carolina (SC)

#3562021

#1452022

#2902023

Wisconsin (WI)

#1792021

#1692022

#1602023

Iowa (IA)

#1022021

#1252022

#1222023

Michigan (MI)

#6312021

#4212022

#3272023

Kansas (KS)

#2022021

#1412022

#682023

Idaho (ID)

#1122021

#732022

#902023

Oregon (OR)

#4052021

#1482022

#1942023

Colorado (CO)

#2482021

#2172022

#2512023

Arizona (AZ)

#3382021

#2472022

#3112023

Massachusetts (MA)

#3832021

#3122022

#2172023

Maryland (MD)

#5462021

#4452022

#3732023

Nebraska (NE)

#1332021

#1702022

#932023

New Jersey (NJ)

#7602021

#4942022

#6472023

Connecticut (CT)

#2972021

#3592022

#3092023

Montana (MT)

#1442018

#1012022

#992023

North Dakota (ND)

#1522021

#742022

#452023

South Dakota (SD)

#2302021

#2112022

#1782023

Nevada (NV)

#5362004

#6102009

#3392023

New Hampshire (NH)

#2282020

#1952022

#652023

Maine (ME)

#1682018

#1922020

#1362021

New Mexico (NM)

#4522003

#4662004

#3462020

Wyoming (WY)

#1132004

#872005

Vermont (VT)

#632019

Popularity Rankings for Hallie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#382021

#472022

#342023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#582019

#492020

#422021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#942021

#672022

#732023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#1042021

#852022

#842023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#1252021

#1102022

#1182023

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#3512021

#2752022

#1742023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hallie a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Hallie can be unisex, it is predominantly used for girls due to its feminine connotations.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hallie

Meaning: Hay meadow, hay clearing, wise, hero
Origin: EnglishHaley
Meaning: Hay’s meadow
Origin: EnglishHailey
Haleigh
Hayley
Halle
Hali
Meaning: Holly tree
Origin: EnglishHolly

Hal
Hally
Lee
Hales

Beatrix
Meaning: Youthful, little Julia
Origin: French, LatinJuliette
Meaning: Pleasant, gentle
Origin: HebrewNaomi
Imogen
Meaning: Jehovah increases, God will increase
Origin: FrenchJosephine
Marigold

Hallie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Hallie Jackson (Journalist, born 1984): An American journalist and NBC News Chief White House Correspondent who covers major political events.
Hallie Ephron (Author, born 1948): An American author and book reviewer who writes suspense and mystery novels.
Hallie Quinn Brown (Educator, 1849–1949): An American educator, writer, and activist who made significant contributions to African American education.
Hallie Kate Eisenberg (Actress, born 1992): An American actress who gained fame as a child star in various commercials and films.
Hallie Ford (Philanthropist, 1905–2007): An American philanthropist whose generous donations supported education and the arts.
Hallie Haglund (Writer, born 1982): An American comedy writer and producer known for her work on "The Daily Show."
Hallie Foote (Actress, born 1950): An American actress recognized for her performances in theater, film, and television.
Hallie Morse Daggett (Fire Lookout, 1878–1964): The first woman to work as a fire lookout for the U.S. Forest Service.

Hallie Parker ("The Parent Trap," 1998 Film): A clever and resourceful girl who discovers she has a twin sister and hatches a plan to reunite their divorced parents.
Hallie Thomas ("Chicago Fire," 2012 TV Series): A compassionate and dedicated physician who works at the firehouse.
"Hallie" (2015 Song): A soulful ballad about a woman named Hallie and her journey of self-discovery.
Hallie ("Raising Helen," 2004 Film): A spirited young girl who, along with her siblings, is taken in by her aunt after their parents' tragic death.
Hallie O'Fallon ("All I Want for Christmas," 1991 Film): A determined young girl who tries to bring her separated parents back together for the holidays.
Hallie ("Hallie's Comet," 2010 Novel): A science fiction story about a girl named Hallie who discovers a comet with mysterious properties.
Hallie Galloway ("Private Practice," 2007 TV Series): A character who faces various personal and professional challenges in the medical field.
Hallie ("The Legend of Hallie Knapp," 2018 Play): A drama about a woman named Hallie whose life is changed by a mysterious inheritance.

Hallie Township (Marinette County, Wisconsin, USA): A township in Wisconsin, offering a blend of rural landscapes and small-town living.
Hallie Creek (Missouri, USA): A stream in Missouri that flows into the Meramec River.
Lake Hallie Village (Chippewa County, Wisconsin, USA): A village in Wisconsin featuring parks and recreational facilities.
Hallie Park (Texas, USA): A public park offering various outdoor activities and scenic views.
Hallie Ford Museum of Art (Salem, Oregon, USA): A museum associated with Willamette University, featuring diverse art collections.
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary (Charleston, South Carolina, USA): An animal rescue and sanctuary providing care for abandoned and neglected animals.
Hallie Burnette Park (North Carolina, USA): A community park offering sports facilities and picnic areas.
Hallie Lane (Washington, USA): A residential street in Washington with suburban housing and local amenities.

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