Hayden Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name has a musical connection, with composer Franz Joseph Haydn having a similar-sounding name.

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A Deep Dive

Hayden Overview

Meaning

Hedged valley, hay valley

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from an Old English surname meaning “hay valley” or “hay hill.”

Pronunciation

/ˈheɪ.dən/

Popularity

Hayden is a popular name in English-speaking countries, used for both boys and girls. Recently, Hayden has ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Nature-inspired, Cool

Associated Traits

Creative, adventurous, smart
A Deep Dive

Hayden Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Haydn, Haydan, Haiden, Haidan, Haydenne, Haydin

Common Nicknames

Haydie, Den, Hayd, Denni

Diminutives

Hays, Haze, Hay, Denny

Famous People

  • Hayden Christensen
    (Canadian Actor)
  • Hayden Panettiere
    (American Actress)
  • Hayden Rorke
    (American Actor)
  • Hayden Fry
    (American Football Coach)
  • Hayden Carruth
    (American Poet)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Hayden Fox
    ("Coach," TV Series)
  • "Hayden"
    (Album by Hayden)
  • Hayden Christensen
    ("Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones," Film)
  • Hayden Montgomery
    ("The Heat," Film)
  • Hayden Barnes
    ("General Hospital," TV Series)

Places

  • Hayden Town
    (Colorado, USA)
  • Hayden Lake City
    (Idaho, USA)
  • Hayden Island
    (Oregon, USA)
  • Hayden Hill Community
    (California, USA)
  • Hayden Falls
    (Ohio, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Hayden?

Hayden is typically understood to mean “hedged valley” or “hay valley.” People named Hayden are often seen as friendly and approachable, embodying a blend of strength and gentleness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Hayden?

The name Hayden has English origins, stemming from an Old English surname that was used to describe someone living near a heather-covered hill. It became a given name over time, gaining popularity in various English-speaking countries.

Hayden Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hayden in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1612022#1622023
Top 3 Rankings#712007#732006#762005

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hayden

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023162
(-1 from 2022)
2219
(-79 from 2022)
0.12118
2022161
(+15 from 2021)
2298
(+95 from 2021)
0.12269
2021176
(+1 from 2020)
2203
(+47 from 2020)
0.11758
2020177
(+13 from 2019)
2156
(+90 from 2019)
0.11656
2019190
(-10 from 2018)
2066
(-115 from 2018)
0.10750
2018180
(-8 from 2017)
2181
(-118 from 2017)
0.11221
2017172
(-4 from 2016)
2299
(-94 from 2016)
0.11616
2016168
(-18 from 2015)
2393
(-356 from 2015)
0.11814
2015150
(-10 from 2014)
2749
(-141 from 2014)
0.13446
2014140
(-11 from 2013)
2890
(-79 from 2013)
0.14103
2013129
(-20 from 2012)
2969
(-575 from 2012)
0.14693
2012109
(-19 from 2011)
3544
(-1058 from 2011)
0.17465
201190
(+6 from 2010)
4602
(+407 from 2010)
0.22654
201096
(-5 from 2009)
4195
(-673 from 2009)
0.20419
200991
(-15 from 2008)
4868
(-1081 from 2008)
0.22952
200876
(-5 from 2007)
5949
(-329 from 2007)
0.27284
200771
(+2 from 2006)
6278
(-192 from 2006)
0.28342
200673
(+3 from 2005)
6470
(+554 from 2005)
0.29512
200576
(+11 from 2004)
5916
(+897 from 2004)
0.27809
200487
(-3 from 2003)
5019
(-82 from 2003)
0.23749
200384
(+12 from 2002)
5101
(+959 from 2002)
0.24277
200296
(+21 from 2001)
4142
(+880 from 2001)
0.20042
2001117
(+12 from 2000)
3262
(+218 from 2000)
0.15771
2000129
(+21 from 1999)
3044
(+630 from 1999)
0.14576
1999150
(+10 from 1998)
2414
(+271 from 1998)
0.11839
1998160
(+7 from 1997)
2143
(+74 from 1997)
0.10569
1997167
(+1 from 1996)
2069
(+54 from 1996)
0.10356
1996168
(+4 from 1995)
2015
(+120 from 1995)
0.10056
1995172
(+4 from 1994)
1895
(+103 from 1994)
0.09421
1994176
(+48 from 1993)
1792
(+466 from 1993)
0.08791
1993224
(+25 from 1992)
1326
(+167 from 1992)
0.06420
1992249
(+33 from 1991)
1159
(+233 from 1991)
0.05521
1991282
(+96 from 1990)
926
(+315 from 1990)
0.04369
1990378
(+270 from 1989)
611
(+372 from 1989)
0.02839
1989648
(+248 from 1988)
239
(+125 from 1988)
0.01140
1988896
(-62 from 1987)
114
(-11 from 1987)
0.00569
1987834
(+148 from 1986)
125
(+37 from 1986)
0.00641
1986982
(+29 from 1985)
88
(+7 from 1985)
0.00458
19851011
(+58 from 1984)
81
(+11 from 1984)
0.00421
19841069
(+52 from 1983)
70
(+6 from 1983)
0.00373
19831121
(-98 from 1982)
64
(-14 from 1982)
0.00343
19821023
(+88 from 1981)
78
(+11 from 1981)
0.00413
19811111
(-101 from 1980)
67
(-13 from 1980)
0.00360
19801010
(+119 from 1979)
80
(+17 from 1979)
0.00431
19791129
(+74 from 1978)
63
(+8 from 1978)
0.00352
19781203
(+65 from 1977)
55
(+6 from 1977)
0.00322
19771268
(-30 from 1976)
49
No change from 1976
0.00287
19761238
(+139 from 1975)
49
(+9 from 1975)
0.00300
19751377
(+62 from 1974)
40
(+4 from 1974)
0.00247
19741439
(-171 from 1973)
36
(-6 from 1973)
0.00221
19731268
(+334 from 1972)
42
(+13 from 1972)
0.00260
19721602
(-250 from 1971)
29
(-10 from 1971)
0.00173
19711352
(-114 from 1970)
39
(-6 from 1970)
0.00215
19701238
(-7 from 1969)
45
(+4 from 1969)
0.00236
19691231
(+134 from 1968)
41
(+9 from 1968)
0.00224
19681365
(+47 from 1967)
32
(+3 from 1967)
0.00180
19671412
(+169 from 1966)
29
(+5 from 1966)
0.00163
19661581
(-195 from 1965)
24
(-7 from 1965)
0.00132
19651386
(-98 from 1964)
31
(-6 from 1964)
0.00164
19641288
(+197 from 1963)
37
(+9 from 1963)
0.00183
19631485
(-225 from 1962)
28
(-10 from 1962)
0.00136
19621260
(+207 from 1961)
38
(+8 from 1961)
0.00181
19611467
(-126 from 1960)
30
(-5 from 1960)
0.00139
19601341
(-185 from 1959)
35
(-10 from 1959)
0.00162
19591156
(+264 from 1958)
45
(+15 from 1958)
0.00208
19581420
(+163 from 1957)
30
(+5 from 1957)
0.00139
19571583
(-325 from 1956)
25
(-12 from 1956)
0.00114
19561258
(+314 from 1955)
37
(+13 from 1955)
0.00172
19551572
(-330 from 1954)
24
(-12 from 1954)
0.00115
19541242
(+89 from 1953)
36
(+4 from 1953)
0.00174
19531331
(+99 from 1952)
32
(+4 from 1952)
0.00160
19521430
(-235 from 1951)
28
(-9 from 1951)
0.00142
19511195
(-143 from 1950)
37
(-8 from 1950)
0.00194
19501052
(+152 from 1949)
45
(+10 from 1949)
0.00247
19491204
(-97 from 1948)
35
(-6 from 1948)
0.00194
19481107
(-151 from 1947)
41
(-14 from 1947)
0.00230
1947956
(+75 from 1946)
55
(+11 from 1946)
0.00296
19461031
(+8 from 1945)
44
(+6 from 1945)
0.00267
19451039
(-104 from 1944)
38
(-9 from 1944)
0.00277
1944935
(+20 from 1943)
47
(-2 from 1943)
0.00338
1943955
(+15 from 1942)
49
(+2 from 1942)
0.00337
1942970
(+17 from 1941)
47
(+5 from 1941)
0.00334
1941987
(+80 from 1940)
42
(+5 from 1940)
0.00335
19401067
(+152 from 1939)
37
(+8 from 1939)
0.00312
19391219
(-157 from 1938)
29
(-8 from 1938)
0.00256
19381062
(+12 from 1937)
37
(+1 from 1937)
0.00326
19371074
(-150 from 1936)
36
(-8 from 1936)
0.00329
1936924
(-53 from 1935)
44
(-8 from 1935)
0.00413
1935871
(+38 from 1934)
52
(+4 from 1934)
0.00486
1934909
(+86 from 1933)
48
(+7 from 1933)
0.00452
1933995
(+9 from 1932)
41
(-2 from 1932)
0.00402
19321004
(+98 from 1931)
43
(+5 from 1931)
0.00400
19311102
(-144 from 1930)
38
(-12 from 1930)
0.00355
1930958
(-6 from 1929)
50
No change from 1929
0.00443
1929952
(-61 from 1928)
50
(-6 from 1928)
0.00451
1928891
(+46 from 1927)
56
(+2 from 1927)
0.00491
1927937
(-62 from 1926)
54
(-4 from 1926)
0.00465
1926875
(-32 from 1925)
58
(-4 from 1925)
0.00506
1925843
(+54 from 1924)
62
(+2 from 1924)
0.00538
1924897
(-147 from 1923)
60
(-16 from 1923)
0.00513
1923750
(+51 from 1922)
76
(+6 from 1922)
0.00671
1922801
(+13 from 1921)
70
No change from 1921
0.00622
1921814
(+32 from 1920)
70
(+6 from 1920)
0.00615
1920846
(-47 from 1919)
64
(-2 from 1919)
0.00581
1919799
(+10 from 1918)
66
(+1 from 1918)
0.00650
1918809
(-60 from 1917)
65
(-4 from 1917)
0.00620
1917749
(+41 from 1916)
69
(+8 from 1916)
0.00719
1916790
(-65 from 1915)
61
(-6 from 1915)
0.00661
1915725
(+52 from 1914)
67
(+21 from 1914)
0.00761
1914777
(-32 from 1913)
46
(+7 from 1913)
0.00673
1913745
(-110 from 1912)
39
(-4 from 1912)
0.00727
1912635
(+97 from 1911)
43
(+24 from 1911)
0.00952
1911732
(+196 from 1910)
19
(+7 from 1910)
0.00787
1910928
(-172 from 1909)
12
(-2 from 1909)
0.00575
1909756
(+190 from 1908)
14
(+5 from 1908)
0.00792
1908946
(-16 from 1907)
9
No change from 1907
0.00541
1907930
(-178 from 1906)
9
(-2 from 1906)
0.00568
1906752
(+34 from 1905)
11
(+1 from 1905)
0.00764
1905786
(+24 from 1904)
10
(+1 from 1904)
0.00698
1904810
(+100 from 1903)
9
(+2 from 1903)
0.00650
1903910
(+227 from 1902)
7
(+2 from 1902)
0.00541
19021137
(-279 from 1901)
5
(-2 from 1901)
0.00377
1901858
(-22 from 1900)
7
(-3 from 1900)
0.00606
1900836
(-122 from 1899)
10
(+1 from 1899)
0.00617
1899714
(-51 from 1898)
9
(-2 from 1898)
0.00781
1898663
(+124 from 1897)
11
(+3 from 1897)
0.00833
1897787
(+39 from 1896)
8
No change from 1896
0.00656
1896826
(+46 from 1895)
8
(+1 from 1895)
0.00620
1895872
(+163 from 1893)
7
(+2 from 1893)
0.00553
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18931035
(-243 from 1892)
5
(-3 from 1892)
0.00413
1892792
(-157 from 1891)
8
(-1 from 1891)
0.00609
1891635
(+104 from 1890)
9
(+1 from 1890)
0.00824
1890739
(+139 from 1889)
8
(+2 from 1889)
0.00668
1889878
(+39 from 1888)
6
No change from 1888
0.00504
1888917
(-81 from 1885)
6
No change from 1885
0.00462
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885836
(+107 from 1882)
6
(+1 from 1882)
0.00517
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882943
(-34 from 1880)
5
No change from 1880
0.00410
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1880909
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00422

American States Popularity Rankings for Hayden

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2092021#2282022#2132023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2432021#2242022#2162023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1472021#1322022#1062023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1452021#1392022#1192023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2182021#1812022#1802023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1342021#1972022#1312023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1512021#1612022#1412023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1542021#1172022#1372023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1922021#1982022#1892023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1422021#1322022#1512023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1562021#1592022#1372023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1512021#1532022#2122023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1302021#1272022#1352023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2752021#2502022#2632023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#862021#822022#1172023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1622021#1862022#1402023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1602021#1552022#1852023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1412021#1362022#1302023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2032021#1492022#1422023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2232021#1852022#1692023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1522021#1242022#1212023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1942021#1442022#1182023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1692021#1392022#1742023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1622021#1242022#1672023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1762021#1192022#1182023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#952021#822022#1452023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1682021#1312022#2112023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1752021#1252022#1192023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#612021#672022#702023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1192021#1392022#1472023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1712021#1912022#1742023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2322021#2262022#2052023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#812021#622022#862023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1022021#1732022#1522023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3122021#2302022#2402023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1472021#1182022#2052023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1472021#1822022#1742023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1812021#2712022#2302023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#802021#1152022#1302023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1212021#602022#1612023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1342021#922022#812023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1292021#1752022#1392023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1042021#622022#862023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1862020#2632022#3102023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1412021#1172022#822023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1162021#762022#642023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#772020#482021#1112023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#852020#942022#972023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2162020#1092021#1662023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1862021#1092022#2262023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2072014#2642015#1972017

Popularity Rankings for Hayden in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#622020#602021#692022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#792021#1102022#1042023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#832014#922015#962016

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1532019#1392020#1592021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1682021#1752022#2142023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1722020#2012022#2842023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2572021#2512022#2242023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2422019#2882020#2662021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3702015#2982017#2502019

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2952021#2642022#2722023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4112020#7152021#4272022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7362014

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9232023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hayden a Name for Boys or Girls?

Hayden fits well for boys and girls alike. The name’s origin as a surname lends it a timeless quality, and its use for both genders has grown with the increasing popularity of gender-neutral names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hayden

Hayden in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Hayden Christensen (Actor, born 1981): A Canadian actor best known for his role as Anakin Skywalker in the "Star Wars" prequels.
  • Hayden Panettiere (Actress, born 1989): An American actress and singer known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville."
  • Hayden Rorke (Actor, 1910–1987): An American actor known for his role as Dr. Bellows in the TV series "I Dream of Jeannie."
  • Hayden Fry (Football Coach, 1929–2019): An American college football coach known for his long tenure at the University of Iowa.
  • Hayden Carruth (Poet, 1921–2008): An American poet and literary critic who received the National Book Award for Poetry in 1996.
  • Hayden Fox ("Coach," 1989 TV Series): A college football coach navigating the ups and downs of coaching and personal life.
  • "Hayden" (2004 Album by Hayden): An album by the Canadian singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and acoustic style.
  • Hayden Christensen ("Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones," 2002 Film): An actor best known for his role as Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
  • Hayden Montgomery ("The Heat," 2013 Film): An FBI agent working alongside a Boston cop to take down a drug lord.
  • Hayden Barnes ("General Hospital," 1963 TV Series): A complex character involved in numerous dramatic storylines on the long-running soap opera.
  • Hayden Rorke ("I Dream of Jeannie," 1965 TV Series): An actor who played Dr. Bellows, the perplexed psychiatrist dealing with Major Nelson's antics.
  • "Hayden" (1995 Novel by Janice Graham): A novel about love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships.
  • Hayden Romero ("Teen Wolf," 2011 TV Series): A high school student who becomes a supernatural creature and struggles with her new identity.
  • Hayden Panettiere ("Nashville," 2012 TV Series): An actress known for her role as Juliette Barnes, a troubled country music star.
  • Hayden "Harley" Jameson ("Twilight," 2008 Film): A minor character who interacts with the main cast in the popular vampire saga.
  • Hayden Town (Colorado, USA): A town in Routt County known for its rich history and proximity to outdoor recreational activities.
  • Hayden Lake City (Idaho, USA): A city in Kootenai County, Idaho, surrounded by a scenic lake popular for various water activities.
  • Hayden Island (Oregon, USA): An island in the Columbia River, known for its residential community and the Jantzen Beach shopping center.
  • Hayden Hill Community (California, USA): An unincorporated community in Lassen County, California, with historical significance related to gold miningh.
  • Hayden Falls (Ohio, USA): A waterfall in Columbus known for its beautiful natural setting and park amenities.
  • Hayden Pass (Colorado, USA): A mountain pass known for its challenging hiking trails and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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