Haydon
Haydon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hay valley or hedged valley.
Origin and history
Haydon is an English surname turned given name, originating from a place name meaning 'hay valley' or 'hedged valley'. It is a less common spelling variant of the more popular Hayden. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a masculine name, though it remains relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,192 babies in the United States have been named Haydon since 1880. It ranks #3504 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1855.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.4 %)
- KY (11.6 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- IN (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 188 |
| 2000-2010 | 591 |
| 2010-2019 | 325 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Famous people named Haydon
- Haydon Kilmartin: Athlete, Australian rules footballer
Nicknames
Hay
Fun facts
- The name originally described someone who lived near a valley where hay was grown or gathered.
- Haydon is a variant of Hayden, which gained widespread popularity in the early 2000s.