Hale
Pronunciation: [ h-AYL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Hale first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 686 babies have been named Hale in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hale is past its peak , currently ranked #7,347 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,347
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Hale is also used as a girl name, ranked #30381.
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Swahili/African origin
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Irish Gaelic speculative origin
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Old English origin
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#7,246 in US
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About the Name Hale
Hale is a boy name .
Is Hale a boy or girl name? Hale is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,347 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,381. Hale is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hale is currently ranked #7,347 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Hale include Halo, Halen, Halston, Hal, Halley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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