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Halston

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAHL-stuhn /ˈhɑl.stən/Medium

Meaning: RockMedium

In 30 seconds: Halston is an English boy's name meaning 'rock', with a polished surname-style sound.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningRock
U.S. rank (2024)#2481 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births55 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 851

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219812024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Halston is an English name carrying the meaning 'rock', and it reads as a surname turned given name. The solid Hal- opening and -ston close give it the grounded, place-name feel that its meaning suggests.

The name is shared by actress Halston Sage, born Halston Jean Schrage, which shows how comfortably it works across genders. As a boy's name it leans on its sturdy, understated tone.

Did you know? Halston likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Halston — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Halston Sage (1993–present)
    American actress, born Halston Jean Schrage.

If you like Halston…

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Hampton— shares Halston's English roots
Aston— echoes that soft -on sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Halston mean?

Halston is usually explained as meaning 'rock' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Halston?

It's commonly said HAHL-stuhn /ˈhɑl.stən/.

Is Halston a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Halston is used as a boy name.

How popular is Halston?

In 2024, Halston ranked #2481 in the U.S. for boys, with 55 births recorded.

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