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

Halston is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 626 recorded births.

When was Halston most popular?

Halston reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 79 births that year. It is currently ranked #2481 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Halston?

Halston is currently ranked #2481 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 851 babies since 1981.

Halston

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishRising fast Also a pet name

#2481▼ 155in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Halston is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, from the Old English heall (hall, manor) and tūn (settlement), meaning 'manor settlement.' The name carries the glamorous legacy of Halston, the American fashion designer who defined the 1970s Studio 54 era of New York style.

Halston as a girl's name is sleek and sophisticated — for parents who love fashion history or simply want a name that sounds both aristocratic and effortlessly cool, it delivers the full glamour of its most famous bearer.

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Popularity Over Time

Halston climbed 5926 spots in the last 20 years — from #8407 to #2481.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Halston
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	290	#2446	▲
2010s	166	#5789	▲
2000s	77	#7880	▼
1990s	185	#4132	▲
1980s	133	#3580	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Halston
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	55	#2481	-5 (-8.3%)
2023	60	#2326	-19 (-24.1%)
2022	79	#1957	+19 (31.7%)
2021	60	#2308	+24 (66.7%)
2020	36	#3156	+9 (33.3%)
2019	27	#3936	+13 (92.9%)
2018	14	#6144	-9 (-39.1%)
2017	23	#4369	0
2016	23	#4375	+9 (64.3%)
2015	14	#6097	-3 (-17.6%)
2014	17	#5332	+1 (6.3%)
2013	16	#5479	+5 (45.5%)
2012	11	#7215	+1 (10.0%)
2011	10	#7692	-1 (-9.1%)
2010	11	#7246	+3 (37.5%)
2009	8	#9286	+1 (14.3%)
2008	7	#10256	-7 (-50.0%)
2007	14	#6021	+3 (27.3%)
2006	11	#7105	+3 (37.5%)
2004	8	#8407	+2 (33.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Halston as a Girl's Name

Halston is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 626 recorded births since 1989.

#2115

Current rank

626

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Halston be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Halston is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2481. As a girl's name, it ranks #2115.

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Halston, the baby name

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Halston, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1981–2024) · Methodology