Hally Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAL-ee / /ˈhæli/English; diminutive of Hal
Meaning
English: Army ruler; Diminutive of Hal
Historical & Cultural Background
Hally is often considered a diminutive form of the name Hal, which itself is derived from Henry. The name Henry has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Hally has gained some popularity as a standalone name in recent years, reflecting a trend towards using diminutive forms as given names.
Trend Summary
Hally has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hallie
- Halley
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hally was first seen in the United States in 1955. Hally has ranked as high as #1254 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Hally has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hally (2009)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1955 | 7 |
1957 | 6 |
1958 | 7 |
1959 | 5 |
1960 | 5 |
1961 | 6 |
1962 | 6 |
1963 | 8 |
1964 | 7 |
1966 | 6 |
1968 | 11 |
1969 | 11 |
1970 | 13 |
1971 | 6 |
1972 | 13 |
1973 | 7 |
1974 | 10 |
1976 | 11 |
1977 | 7 |
1978 | 9 |
1979 | 7 |
1980 | 7 |
1981 | 5 |
1982 | 7 |
1983 | 9 |
1984 | 7 |
1985 | 6 |
1986 | 9 |
1987 | 7 |
1988 | 10 |
1989 | 10 |
1990 | 7 |
1992 | 7 |
1993 | 16 |
1994 | 14 |
1995 | 7 |
1996 | 15 |
1997 | 11 |
1998 | 10 |
1999 | 17 |
2000 | 29 |
2001 | 17 |
2002 | 24 |
2003 | 26 |
2004 | 20 |
2005 | 29 |
2006 | 19 |
2007 | 18 |
2008 | 18 |
2009 | 18 |
2010 | 11 |
2011 | 5 |
2012 | 12 |
2013 | 17 |
2014 | 8 |
2015 | 9 |
2016 | 6 |
2017 | 6 |
2018 | 8 |
2019 | 9 |
2020 | 9 |
2021 | 6 |
2022 | 11 |
2023 | 7 |
2024 | 11 |