Boy · #3,679 in 2026

Halvor

Name: Popularity of the name Halvor in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Halvor, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,679

Peak Rank

#2,543 (1916)

Total Babies

108

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1934

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#2543

Peak Rank

108

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Halvor

Halvor first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 10 Halvors were born — ranking #2,543 that year. As of 2026, Halvor ranks #3,679 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 108 Halvors have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Halvor

Phonetically similar names — useful when Halvor is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Halver
Halva
Halvah
Halar
Halvers
Salver
Calver
Holier
Hillier
Hellyer
Wolver
Hollier

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Halvor

What does the name Halvor mean?

Halvor is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Halvor in 2026?

In 2026, Halvor ranks #3,679 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Halvor most popular?

Halvor reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #2,543 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Halvor a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Halvor is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Halvor?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Halvor include Alcee, Orva, Anatole. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Halvor

Halvor is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 108 births in the dataset. Halvor's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #2,543. Use the chart and map above to compare Halvor'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.