How old is someone named Hal?
The average Hal is 62 years old.
Half of all living Hals are between 56 and 74.
When was Hal popular?
Hal was at its most popular in the mid 1950s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 38 babies were named Hal in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 229 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,073 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,846 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,810 | 230 |
| 1940s | 2,614 | 1,200 |
| 1950s | 4,423 | 2,900 |
| 1960s | 2,199 | 1,700 |
| 1970s | 889 | 800 |
| 1980s | 531 | 500 |
| 1990s | 263 | 250 |
| 2000s | 156 | 160 |
| 2010s | 184 | 180 |
| 2020s | 190 | 190 |
How many Hals are still alive?
About 8,200 Hals are alive in the US today. That's 49% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Hal since 1880.
Roughly half of all Hals ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Hal?
More than half of living Hals are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Hal an old name?
Yes. Hal is older than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Hal a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Hals are men.
Names the same age as Hal
NAME TWIN
Hal's name twin is Dale. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Dale's age curve is the closest match to Hal's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Hal
How old is the average Hal?
The average Hal in the US is 62 years old. The median is 67, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hal?
About 8,200 Hals are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Hal most popular?
In 1956, when about 600 baby boys were named Hal.
Is Hal a Boomer name?
Yes. About 59% of living Hals are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this