How Many People Are Named Hall?
Complete statistics for the name Hall: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hall is a very rare male name, with only 256 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,289,227 Americans. That's pretty unique! Over 87% of people named Hall are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 87All 870 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hall Through the Generations
Hall has been around for generations, peaking in popularity during 1918 with 33 births. Today, it's still a classic, old-school name with a rising trend. The majority of people named Hall are over 60, with 755 individuals in this age group, compared to 77 under 30 and 38 between 30 and 60. This shows how the name has maintained its charm through the years, even as it becomes less common among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Hall
Hall is a masculine given name which may refer to:Hall Caine (1853–1931), British novelist, dramatist, short story writer, poet and critic Hall Hibbard (1903–1996), American engineer, co-designer of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning World War II fighter Hall Overton (1920–1972), American composer Hall Roosevelt (1891–1941), American engineer, banker, soldier and municipal official, brother of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and nephew of President Theodore Roosevelt…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hall's English roots
📄 About the Name Hall
How Many People Have the Name Hall?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 470,080 people in the United States currently share the name Hall. That works out to roughly 1 in every 705 Americans, placing it in the Common category.
Is Hall a Common or Rare Name?
Hall is classified as Common. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hall in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hall Most Popular?
The name Hall reached peak popularity in 1918, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Hall?
Approximately 470,080 people named Hall live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 470,080. That works out to roughly 1 in 705 Americans.
Is Hall a rare name?
Hall is classified as Common in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 705 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hall mean?
The meaning and origin of Hall are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Hall more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hall are male and 0% are female.
When was Hall most popular?
Hall peaked in 1918 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.