The name Halsey is a boy's name of English origin meaning "hallowed island".

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Although this was the surname of rugged World War II admiral William Halsey, these days it's more closely identified with uninamed female singer-songwriter Halsey. Five baby boys were named Halsey in the US last year, along with 45 baby girls.

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The name Halsey peaked for boys at #741 in 1881. Halsey is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Halsey is a girl's name of English origin meaning "hallowed island".

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Halsey became famous as a girls' first name via singer-songwriter Halsey, who took her name from Halsey Street in Brooklyn, where she was living when she began writing songs. It's also an anagram of Ashley, the singer's birth name. In a recent year, 35 baby girls were named Halsey in the US.

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The name Halsey peaked for girls at #3173 in 2021. The name is most popular in Nebraska, Nebraska, and Nebraska. Halsey is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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