Haddon
Haddon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hill of heather or heath-covered hill.
Origin and history
Haddon is an English name derived from a surname and placename meaning 'hill of heather'. It has historically been a rare given name in the United States, though it has seen a slight increase in usage in recent years. Its classic sound aligns with the trend of using English topographic surnames for boys.
Popularity in the United States
821 babies in the United States have been named Haddon since 1880. It ranks #3855 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1656.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.2 %)
- NC (12.9 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
- TN (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 23 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 378 |
| 2020-2029 | 271 |
Famous people named Haddon
- Haddon Sundblom: Illustrator, Artist
- Haddon Robinson: Theologian, Author
Fun facts
- The name originates from places in England such as Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, derived from Old English words for heather and hill.
- Although historically rare in the U.S., a significant portion of all recorded births for Haddon have occurred in recent years.