The nameHayden
Hayden is a name of English origin, first a surname meaning "hay valley". It is given to boys and girls.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Hayden comes from the Old English heg, "hay", and denu, "valley", or dun, "hill".
Origin
English. Hayden was a surname and place name before becoming a first name.
History
Hayden rose in the United States in the 1990s and 2000s. The actress Hayden Panettiere made it known for girls.
Did you know?
- Hayden Christensen played Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader, in the Star Wars prequels.
Famous people named Hayden
- Hayden Christensen, actor
- Hayden Panettiere, actress
- Joseph Haydn, composer (surname)
Popularity of the name Hayden
Hayden in the United States
Hayden was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 60,536 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Hayden. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Hayden in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 3,195 births a year.
Hayden in the United Kingdom
Hayden was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 6,657 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Hayden. Half of all babies named Hayden in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 201 births a year on average, against 286 in the five years before.
Hayden in Ireland
Hayden in France
Hayden in Belgium
Sibling names for Hayden
Names from the same generation as Hayden, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayden mean?
Hayden comes from the Old English heg, "hay", and denu, "valley", or dun, "hill".
What is the origin of the name Hayden?
English. Hayden was a surname and place name before becoming a first name.
Is Hayden a girl's or a boy's name?
Hayden is a boy's name. In the United States, 23% of the babies named Hayden are girls.
How popular is the name Hayden?
In 2024, Hayden was the 154th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,337 births.
What are good sibling names for Hayden?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Gracie, Peyton, Hailey and Lillian for a sister, Chase, Blake, Landon and Xavier for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hayden?
Hayden Christensen, actor; Hayden Panettiere, actress; Joseph Haydn, composer (surname).