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Halley

Recorded 1910–2025 · United States

Halley was most popular in 1986, when 355 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,021 that year. In 2025 it ranked #6,196, with 43 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,238 people named Halley.

Most popular in1986
Rank that year#1,021
Births that year355
Total since 18804,238

Halley over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Halley’s peak in 1986. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org