boy's name
Halvor
HAHL-vor (Norwegian)
- Origin Norwegian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 108
Halvor is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1934 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Halvor is a name of Norwegian origin.
- Peaked in 1916, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Halvor Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 22 |
How Popular Is Halvor?
In 1934, Halvor was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Halvor
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Halvor Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Halvor over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Halvor
- Norwegian HAHL-vor
Sibling Names for Halvor
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Halvor — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Halvor
How popular is the name Halvor?
In 1934, Halvor was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Halvor a girl's or a boy's name?
Halvor is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Halvor?
Halvor has 2 syllables.
When was Halvor most popular?
Halvor peaked in 1916, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.