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Halcyon

This name comes from the name of a genus of kingfisher birds, derived from Greek ἀλκυών.

PronunciationEnglish /ˈhæl.si.ən/
Usage languagesEnglish, Various
US rank (2023)#10,821

Meaning and history

Halcyon comes from the name of a genus of kingfisher birds, which in turn derives from Greek ἀλκυών, from the same source as Alcyone.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
20042004: no US SSA record for this spelling
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20192019: no US SSA record for this spelling
2020: 5 births, rank #12,022
2021: no US SSA record for this spelling
2022: no US SSA record for this spelling
20232023: 6 births, rank #10,821

In 2023, 6 babies were recorded with the name Halcyon, ranking #10,821 among boys.

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