Halley
femaleStatistical recordWhat official birth registration shows about Halley: which national registrars published it, in which years, and how its recorded position changed.
No researched meaning, origin or pronunciation yet — what that means.
England and Wales · Girls
Risingamong girls in England and Wales · 2009–2025
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2009 | #5556 |
| 2017 | #3229 |
| 2018 | #2901 |
| 2019 | #2869 |
| 2020 | #1618 |
| 2021 | #2073 |
| 2022 | #2888 |
| 2023 | #1863 |
| 2024 | #2574 |
| 2025 | #2788 |
VerifiedSource: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales.Confidence: high.
See all England and Wales names · Source: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales
What the data shows
Recorded in official data among girls in England and Wales in 10 of the 17 years from 2009 to 2025.
Official data for England and Wales, 2009–2025 · Office for National Statistics. Data sources
Popularity journey
First recorded2009
First recorded at #5556 among girls in England and Wales in 2009 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
England and Wales · Girls
Highest recorded2009–2025
Highest recorded position: #1618 among girls in England and Wales, in 2020 (recorded 2009–2025).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #2788 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Popularity data
Recorded in official data for England and Wales from 2009 to 2025. Highest recorded position: #1618 in England and Wales in 2020.
| Year | Region | Category | Rank | Births registered | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | England and Wales | female | #2788 | 9 | High | Verified |
| 2024 | England and Wales | female | #2574 | 10 | High | Verified |
| 2023 | England and Wales | female | #1863 | 15 | High | Verified |
| 2022 | England and Wales | female | #2888 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 2021 | England and Wales | female | #2073 | 13 | High | Verified |
| 2020 | England and Wales | female | #1618 | 18 | High | Verified |
| 2019 | England and Wales | female | #2869 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 2018 | England and Wales | female | #2901 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 2017 | England and Wales | female | #3229 | 7 | High | Verified |
| 2009 | England and Wales | female | #5556 | 3 | High | Verified |
- England and Wales hub — collected by Office for National Statistics
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Recorded in official data for England and Wales from 2009 to 2025. Highest recorded position: #1618 in England and Wales in 2020. Source data last verified 2026-07-21.