Halcyon
girl nameHalcyon entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2900 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2900
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3375 |
| 1920s | #4144 |
| 1930s | #4550 |
| 1970s | #9652 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
| 2020s | #13697 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Halcyon are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Halcyon alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Halcyon in 2025?
- Halcyon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Halcyon most popular?
- Halcyon peaked in 1915, reaching #2900 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Halcyon with classmates?
- Halcyon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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