Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Hal
Endangered
Down 93.6% from peak
Peak era
1956
Peak births
598
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Hal
How many people are named Hal?
An estimated 7,601 living Americans are named Hal.
How rare is Hal?
Hal is very rare among babies today, with 38 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 93.6% from its 1956 peak.
How old is the typical Hal?
The median age of a living American named Hal is approximately 66 years, with most bearers falling between 55 and 72 years old.
Is Hal still popular?
No. Hal is endangered as a baby name, down 93.6% from its 1956 peak with 38 births in 2025.
Where is Hal most common?
Hal has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 15.5× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19562025
Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
93.6%
2025
38
All-time
16,784