US Popularity:197
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Hedged valley; Hay valley; Heathen
If you want to help baby connect to their earthy side, the name Hayden can definitely do the job. Hayden was a distinguished British surname that means “hedged valley” or "hay valley" in Old English. Though pronounced differently, this name was also adopted in Europe as a tribute to Austrian composer Joseph Haydn. Although it's considered a gender-neutral name, Hayden is more common for boys than girls. But that didn't stop Hayden Panetierre from shining! Hayden's German roots may also connect it to "heathen," which typically referred to anyone who didn't follow the mainstream beliefs at the time. This can easily encourage your little one to go against the grain and march to the beat of their own drum. If you're looking for inspirational place names, look no further than The Hayden Planetarium in New York City for a gorgeously out-of-this-world experience.

Famous People Named Hayden

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Hayden Christensen
    Actor
  • Hayden Scott
    Drummer
  • Hayden Williams
    Fashion Designer

Common Nicknames for Hayden

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How Popular Is The Name Hayden?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hayden is currently #299 on The Bump
Boy:Hayden is currently #173 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Hayden is currently #217 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hayden is currently #197 in U.S. births
Boy:Hayden is currently #162 in U.S. births
Girl:Hayden is currently #368 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#368
in 2023
- 25
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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