How Many People Are Named Halleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Halleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Halleigh is a very rare female name, with only 329 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,002,094 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2009 with 25 births, but its modernity shows as most of those named Halleigh are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 332 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Halleigh Through the Generations
Halleigh emerged as a name in recent decades, reflecting a trend towards creative and unique monikers. With 332 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Halleigh is a name for the younger generation, with 97% of its bearers being under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Halleigh is 15, indicating that the name is still gaining traction among parents looking for something distinctive yet approachable.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Halleigh's American roots
📄 About the Name Halleigh
How Many People Have the Name Halleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 329 people in the United States currently share the name Halleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,002,094 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Halleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Halleigh is classified as Very Rare. 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.
What Does the Name Halleigh Mean?
Halleigh means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Halleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Halleigh Most Popular?
The name Halleigh reached peak popularity in 2009, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Halleigh?
Approximately 329 people named Halleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 332. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,002,094 Americans.
Is Halleigh a rare name?
Halleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,002,094 Americans has this name.
What does the name Halleigh mean?
Halleigh means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Halleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Halleigh are male and 100% are female.
When was Halleigh most popular?
Halleigh peaked in 2009 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.