Haydn
Haydn is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Heathen, pagan, or dweller on uncultivated land.
Origin and history
Haydn is a surname-derived masculine given name of Germanic origin, famously associated with the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn. In the United States, it is a rare choice given to fewer than 2,000 boys since 1880, often used as a musical tribute or a modern variant spelling of Hayden.
Popularity in the United States
1,845 babies in the United States have been named Haydn since 1880. It ranks #2986 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1791.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.7 %)
- CA (19.6 %)
- OH (11.9 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 27 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 346 |
| 2000-2010 | 883 |
| 2010-2019 | 389 |
| 2020-2029 | 136 |
Fun facts
- The name directly honors the prolific Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, often called the Father of the Symphony.
- In modern usage, it frequently serves as a concise, classical spelling variant of the popular name Hayden.