Hayden Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Hayden

Hayden Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: hay-den
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Hayden Name Meaning

The name Hayden is associated with strength, leadership, and wisdom. It is a popular name for boys, as it is seen as a sign of strength and power.

History of the Name Hayden

The name Hayden is a traditional English name that has been around since the Middle Ages. It is thought to have originated from the Old English personal name Headda, which is derived from the name Headd, meaning “head.” It was a popular name among the nobility and was used in many medieval English texts.

Origins of the Name Hayden

Hayden is an English name meaning “head” or “leader.” It is derived from the Old English personal name Headda, which is composed of the elements headd (head) and da (leader).

Popularity of the Name Hayden

The name Hayden has become increasingly popular over the years. It was ranked in the top 100 baby names in the United States for the first time in 2014, and it has continued to climb in popularity since then. In 2020, it was the 36th most popular name for boys in the United States. It is also popular in other English-speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Final Thoughts on the Name Hayden

The name Hayden is a traditional English name with a long history. It is derived from the Old English personal name Headda, which means “head” or “leader.” It is associated with strength, leadership, and wisdom, and has become increasingly popular over the years. It is a great choice for parents looking for a strong, meaningful name for their baby boy.

Hayden Name Popularity

How popular is the name Hayden? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	581	6	0.0016%
1912	723	11	0.0022%
1913	1,083	5	0.0009%
1914	925	11	0.0016%
1915	754	29	0.0032%
1916	839	22	0.0023%
1917	791	28	0.0028%
1918	837	28	0.0026%
1919	943	20	0.0019%
1920	944	22	0.002%
1921	812	34	0.003%
1922	799	36	0.0032%
1923	767	39	0.0035%
1924	849	31	0.0027%
1925	885	25	0.0022%
1926	779	35	0.0032%
1927	1,261	10	0.0009%
1928	1,326	7	0.0007%
1929	917	23	0.0022%
1930	1,046	15	0.0014%
1931	1,331	6	0.0006%
1932	1,109	11	0.0011%
1933	1,410	5	0.0005%
1934	861	21	0.0022%
1935	1,188	8	0.0008%
1936	1,044	11	0.0011%
1937	1,333	5	0.0005%
1938	1,097	10	0.001%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	1,457	5	0.0005%
1941	—	0	0%
1942	1,041	13	0.001%
1943	1,094	11	0.0008%
1944	1,242	6	0.0005%
1945	1,277	6	0.0005%
1946	1,142	10	0.0007%
1947	1,340	7	0.0004%
1948	1,270	8	0.0005%
1949	—	0	0%
1950	1,125	12	0.0007%
1951	1,450	5	0.0003%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	—	0	0%
1954	—	0	0%
1955	—	0	0%
1956	—	0	0%
1957	—	0	0%
1958	1,539	5	0.0003%
1959	1,196	12	0.0006%
1960	1,462	6	0.0003%
1961	—	0	0%
1962	1,262	10	0.0005%
1963	1,390	6	0.0003%
1964	—	0	0%
1965	1,618	5	0.0003%
1966	—	0	0%
1967	—	0	0%
1968	1,297	10	0.0007%
1969	1,406	7	0.0005%
1970	1,172	18	0.0011%
1971	1,115	21	0.0014%
1972	—	0	0%
1973	1,595	6	0.0005%
1974	1,713	5	0.0004%
1975	1,556	7	0.0005%
1976	1,297	15	0.0012%
1977	1,648	7	0.0005%
1978	1,127	24	0.0018%
1979	1,266	19	0.0013%
1980	1,274	20	0.0014%
1981	1,434	14	0.001%
1982	1,179	25	0.0017%
1983	1,098	31	0.0021%
1984	1,235	22	0.0015%
1985	1,062	37	0.0024%
1986	1,174	28	0.0019%
1987	953	54	0.0035%
1988	940	61	0.0039%
1989	651	181	0.0112%
1990	370	588	0.0355%
1991	282	899	0.0552%
1992	246	1,135	0.0711%
1993	223	1,308	0.0839%
1994	176	1,772	0.1155%
1995	171	1,886	0.1251%
1996	168	2,004	0.1338%
1997	167	2,050	0.1386%
1998	160	2,140	0.143%
1999	149	2,394	0.1599%
2000	128	3,041	0.1991%
2001	117	3,253	0.2159%
2002	96	4,141	0.2763%
2003	84	5,095	0.3349%
2004	87	5,019	0.3293%
2005	76	5,916	0.3869%
2006	73	6,463	0.4128%
2007	72	6,268	0.3973%
2008	76	5,940	0.3843%
2009	91	4,860	0.3252%
2010	95	4,186	0.2905%
2011	90	4,588	0.322%
2012	109	3,530	0.2477%
2013	129	2,965	0.2083%
2014	139	2,875	0.1973%
2015	151	2,731	0.1877%
2016	168	2,374	0.1647%
2017	173	2,263	0.1621%
2018	179	2,157	0.157%
2019	188	2,043	0.1509%
2020	177	2,095	0.1646%
2021	176	2,178	0.1782%
2022	160	2,283	0.1731%

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Names Like Hayden

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What names are variants of Hayden?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Hayden.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Haden	Hill of heather; hedged valley	English
Haydan	Hedged valley	English
Haydn	Hedged valley	English
Haydon	Hedged valley	English

What names sound like Hayden?

If you like how Hayden sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Hayden.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Haddan	Hill of heather	English
Hadden	Hill of heather	English
Haddin	Hill of heather	English
Haddon	Hill of heather	English
Hadon	Hill of heather	English

Lists With Hayden

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Siblings of Hayden

Mamas with kids named Hayden also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Ford	River crossing	English
Waylon	Land by the road	English

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12 Comments

Hayden Jan 15 at 7:51 am

Hayden is a good name if your name isnt hayden your gay

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Holly Jan 28 at 10:05 am

Named my son Hayden since having a best friend in elementary school. Although a girl. I’ve loved the name since. The name works for boys and girls.

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Marni Dec 18 at 10:42 am

Just a boys name that always resonated me 🙂 I live the way it sounds and it’s really unique these days!

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Destiny Oct 2 at 7:05 pm

I absolutely love Hayden and I think heard the name at the beginning of my pregnancy and I fell in love and I just knew that it was perfect

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Henry Wootton-Brooks Jun 26 at 5:08 am

My Brother is Called Hayden

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Rosieboo May 19 at 2:03 pm

Loved the name

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Rosieboo May 19 at 1:59 pm

I loved the name

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- Dandre Jun 13 at 11:22 pm
  
  thank you supper my daughter please
  
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- Dandre Jun 13 at 11:22 pm
  
  Please support my daughter Hayden T
  
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Heather Dec 10 at 7:45 am

From Hayden fry

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Val Apr 13 at 11:05 am

I went with the name Hayden because it’s the name of my favorite museum – Hayden’s Planetarium

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Jen Apr 11 at 4:35 pm

We are from Iowa so named after the Hawkeyes football coach

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