Hayden Unisex

Popularity: #150 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

English; Irish

Meaning

English: hay valley; Irish: fire

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hayden has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is derived from a geographical surname referring to a valley where hay is produced. In Irish, it is associated with the word for fire, symbolizing warmth and passion. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Hayden has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Aidan, Jayden, Haydn, Raiden, Zayden

Variants

  • Haydn

International Variants

  • Hayden (English)

Famous people named Hayden

Hayden Christensen is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

Hayden Panettiere is an American actress and singer recognized for her performances in television series such as Heroes and Nashville.

Hayden Roulston is a New Zealand professional cyclist who has competed in multiple Olympic Games.

Hayden Paddon is a New Zealand rally driver known for his participation in the World Rally Championship.

Fictional characters named Hayden

Hayden McClain is a character in the television series Nashville, portrayed as a talented musician.

Hayden is a character in the video game series Final Fantasy, known for his role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hayden was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hayden has ranked as high as #108 nationally which occurred in 2006 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Hayden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hayden (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 229
10%
TX 198
9%
FL 115
5%
OH 111
5%
PA 94
4%
NC 89
4%
GA 86
4%
VA 78
4%
IL 73
3%
NY 72
3%
IN 69
3%
WA 66
3%
MO 66
3%
KY 58
3%
TN 58
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18825
18856
18886
18896
18908
18919
18928
18935
18957
18968
18978
189811
18999
190010
19017
19025
19037
19049
190510
190611
19079
19089
190914
191012
191119
191243
191339
191446
191567
191661
191769
191865
191966
192064
192170
192270
192376
192460
192562
192658
192754
192856
192950
193050
193138
193243
193341
193448
193552
193644
193736
193837
193929
194037
194142
194247
194349
194447
194538
194644
194755
194841
194935
195045
195137
195228
195332
195436
195524
195637
195725
195830
195945
196035
196130
196238
196328
196437
196531
196624
196729
196832
196941
197045
197139
197229
197342
197436
197540
197649
197749
197855
197963
198080
198167
198278
198364
198470
198581
198689
1987125
1988115
1989239
1990611
1991926
19921,159
19931,326
19941,792
19951,895
19962,015
19972,069
19982,143
19992,414
20003,044
20013,262
20024,142
20035,101
20045,019
20055,916
20066,470
20076,278
20085,949
20094,868
20104,196
20114,603
20123,547
20132,970
20142,891
20152,750
20162,394
20172,300
20182,182
20192,068
20202,156
20212,208
20222,301
20232,230
20242,337