Halston

Halston - A very unique male name

Halston appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #2614. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Halston and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Halston? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Halston. The baby boy name Halston was given to 13 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2842 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Halston peaked in popularity 30 years ago in 1996 on position 2292.

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Halston is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Halston is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,164 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,296.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Halston is where you live.

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Halston origin and meaning

English, transferred surname

Uncertain — the surname's meaning is not settled

Halston is an English surname used as a first name, from a place name whose elements are not settled enough to state a meaning. Its US use as a boy's name dates from 1990, the year the fashion designer Halston died, and the designer — born Roy Halston Frowick and known mononymously by his middle name — is the name's famous association. The surname itself is the honest origin.

Origin uncertain

Halston is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Halston, pop culture references for the name Halston and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Halston

We've found the following names that sound similar to Halston, sorted by popularity.

Holston / Holstyn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Halston

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Halston a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Halston?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HAWL-stun · /ˈhɔːlstən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Halston — American fashion designer, born Roy Halston Frowick and known mononymously by his middle name Halston (1932–1990) Historical

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A sleek surname name with high-fashion polish — rare, tailored and a little glamorous.

Worth knowing

• The designer's name dominates the association, and the girls' name Halston Sage is a different person.