Haydee
Haydee is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Well-behaved, modest, or reverent.
Origin and history
Haydee is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Haidee, likely coined by Lord Byron in his poem Don Juan to mean well-behaved or modest. It has also gained currency in Spanish-speaking cultures as a variant of Haidée. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice, given to a small number of baby girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
3,414 babies in the United States have been named Haydee since 1880. It ranks #3037 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1961.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.2 %)
- NY (36.1 %)
- TX (18.4 %)
- NJ (2.7 %)
- IL (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 288 |
| 1960-1970 | 417 |
| 1970-1980 | 536 |
| 1980-1990 | 480 |
| 1990-2000 | 460 |
| 2000-2010 | 598 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 140 |
Famous people named Haydee
- Haydee Politoff: Actress
Fun facts
- The name was popularized by Lord Byron in his epic 1819 poem Don Juan for the character Haidée.
- A prominent character named Haydée appears as an Ottoman princess in Alexandre Dumas's classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo.