Will my child share the name Hallam with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Hallam per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hallam in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hallam becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hallam has been fairly steady, ranked #4,789 in 2021 against #4,810 in 2016. Its best recorded position was #759 in 1997.

Is Hallam a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hallam is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Hallam a popular baby name in the United States?

Hallam does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Hallam is a distinctive choice, ranked #4789 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Hallam in their class.

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UK Rank 2021

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About the Name Hallam

Hallam has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1427 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #759 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Hallam is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hallam in their class.