Halle

Meaning of Halle

Halle can mean "home ruler" or derive from a place name meaning "dweller at the hall."

Halle has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Halle

Halle has cooled off, slipping to #596 in 2025, down from a peak of #316 in 2002.

Notable people named Halle

• Halle Berry
  Actress and model
• Halle Bailey
  Singer and actress
• Hallee Hirsh
  American actress
• Hallee Jones
  Canadian actress
• Halle Stanford
  Television producer

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Questions about the name Halle

What does the name Halle mean?

Halle means halle can mean "home ruler" or derive from a place name meaning "dweller at the hall.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Halle a boy's or a girl's name?

Halle is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Halle?

In 2025, Halle ranked #596 for girls, down from #575 the year before.

When was Halle most popular?

Halle peaked at #316 in 2002.