Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Halden

Halden, between 1665 and 1928 known as Fredrikshald, is both a town and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The municipality borders Sarpsborg to the northwest, Rakkestad to the north and Aremark to the east, as well as the Swedish municipalities Strömstad, Tanum and Dals-Ed respectively to the southwest, south and southeast.

Current Rank
#8,287
Peak Rank
#5,553 (2016)
Total Babies
233
5-Yr Trend
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1920
First Year
2024
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#5553
Peak Rank
233
Total Count
34
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Meaning & Origin of Halden

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Halden, between 1665 and 1928 known as Fredrikshald, is both a town and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The municipality borders Sarpsborg to the northwest, Rakkestad to the north and Aremark to the east, as well as the Swedish municipalities Strömstad, Tanum and Dals-Ed respectively to the southwest, south and southeast.

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Origin & history
Evidence of early human settlements in this region of Norway have been found, particularly in the Svinesund area of the municipality where evidence of early settlements from the Nordic Bronze Age have been found. Named after a small farm Hallen ( English: "rise" or "slope" ) first mentioned in 1629, "Halden", became the city of Fredrikshald in 1665, named after Frederick III of Denmark . The Gud med oss ( God be with us ) coat-of-arms created in 1665 shows a knight standing on a mountain, yellow on a blue background, and was inspired by the bravery of the citizens of the city in the Dano-Swedi

The Story of Halden

Halden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 16 Haldens were born — ranking #5,553 that year. As of 2026, Halden ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 233 Haldens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Halden

What does the name Halden mean?
Halden, between 1665 and 1928 known as Fredrikshald, is both a town and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The municipality borders Sarpsborg to the northwest, Rakkestad to the north and Aremark to the east, as well as the Swedish municipalities Strömstad, Tanum and Dals-Ed respectively to the southwest, south and southeast.
How popular is Halden in 2026?
In 2026, Halden ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Halden most popular?
Halden reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #5,553 that year with 16 babies given the name.
Is Halden a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Halden is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Halden?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Halden include Clarkson, Tipton, Jamis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Halden

Halden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 233 births in the dataset. Halden's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #5,553. Use the chart and map above to compare Halden's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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