Hayden
Hayden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hay valley or hedged enclosure.
Origin and history
Hayden originated as an Old English place name and surname derived from words meaning hay valley or hedged valley. Originally used as a masculine given name, it saw a substantial rise in popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a well-established unisex choice, though it continues to be frequently given to boys.
Popularity in the United States
114,084 babies in the United States have been named Hayden since 1880. It ranks #284 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #165.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.2 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- FL (4 %)
- TN (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 73 |
| 1900-1910 | 91 |
| 1910-1920 | 487 |
| 1920-1930 | 620 |
| 1930-1940 | 418 |
| 1940-1950 | 435 |
| 1950-1960 | 339 |
| 1960-1970 | 325 |
| 1970-1980 | 446 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,006 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,350 |
| 2000-2010 | 50,049 |
| 2010-2019 | 29,905 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,512 |
Famous people named Hayden
- Hayden Christensen: Actor
- Hayden Fry: Football Coach
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to someone who lived near a valley where hay was grown or a hedged area.
- Hayden was one of the key names that kicked off the popular two-syllable '-den' rhyming trend in the late 1990s and 2000s.