Haden
Haden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Heather-covered hill or valley.
Origin and history
Haden is a surname turned first name derived from Old English placenames meaning 'heather-covered hill'. It serves as a modern spelling variant of Hayden, which gained popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Although it remains relatively uncommon compared to Hayden, it has seen consistent usage for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,886 babies in the United States have been named Haden since 1880. It ranks #2045 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1763.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.1 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- MO (6.3 %)
- OH (5 %)
- GA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 48 |
| 1920-1930 | 108 |
| 1930-1940 | 50 |
| 1940-1950 | 22 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 844 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,863 |
| 2010-2019 | 678 |
| 2020-2029 | 164 |
Famous people named Haden
- Haden Harrison Edwards: land speculator, rebel leader
Fun facts
- Haden developed as an alternate spelling of the Old English name Hayden.
- The original Old English elements referred to a hill overgrown with heather.