Halle: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HAL-ee · 2 syllables
Halle means “covered room”, from English.
* As a German surname, variant of Hall. * As a French surname, from the noun halle (“covered room”). * As a Belgian and Dutch surname, from Halle, Belgium. * As a Jewish surname, from Halle in Saxony, named after the river Saale.
- Meaning
- covered room
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HAL-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #595
- US babies a year
- about 461 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Halle?
Halle was the #595 name in the US in 2025, given to 491 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #595 |
| England & Wales | #229 |
| Scotland | #148 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #352 |
| Canada | #582 |
| Australia | #188 |
How old are people named Halle?
Half of US adults named Halle are older than 24; most are between 18 and 42. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Halle
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Halle have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Halle
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Halle
What does the name Halle mean?
Halle means “covered room”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Halle?
Halle is pronounced HAL-ee.
How popular is the name Halle?
Halle was the #595 name in the US in 2025, given to 491 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Halle?
Half of US adults named Halle are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 42.