Hayden
Hayden is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hay valley or hay hill.
Origin and history
Hayden is derived from an Old English surname and place name meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill'. Originally used primarily as a surname and male given name, it gained popularity as a unisex name in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. For girls, it remains a steadily used modern classic.
Popularity in the United States
33,424 babies in the United States have been named Hayden since 1880. It ranks #778 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #345.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.5 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- NC (4.5 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 223 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,570 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,487 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,587 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,454 |
Famous people named Hayden
- Hayden Panettiere: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Hayden comes from Old English words meaning 'hay' and 'valley' or 'hill', denoting someone who lived near a hay meadow.
- While historically a surname and male name, Hayden rose significantly as a girls' name in the U.S. starting in the late 1990s.