boy's name
Hallam
HAL-um (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 170
Hallam is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hallam Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Hallam?
In 2021, Hallam was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hallam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hallam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hallam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hallam
- English HAL-um /ˈhæləm/
Sibling Names for Hallam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hallam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hallam
How popular is the name Hallam?
In 2021, Hallam was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Hallam a girl's or a boy's name?
Hallam is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hallam?
Hallam has 2 syllables.
When was Hallam most popular?
Hallam peaked in 1997, when 21 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.