Hayden

Rank 160th Gender Neutral

In 2022, the name Hayden was 160th most popular baby name for boys and 194th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 3,220 babies were named Hayden in the United States. The gender distribution for "Hayden" is 71.2% male and 28.8% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,044 babies in the United States were named Hayden. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Hayden is around 17 years old.

The name "Hayden" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Hayden include Hay and Hayd.

Hayden Meaning & Origin

Hayden is of English origin and means "hay valley", evoking an image of tranquil and fertile landscapes.

The name Hayden is described as innovative, sporty and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Hayden is pronounced hay-den in English. The name Hayden has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Hayden

  • There are remarkable individuals with the first name Hayden, such as Hayden Panettiere, who is an American actress, model, and singer, known for her role in the TV series "Heroes," and Hayden Christensen who is a Canadian actor and producer, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars series.

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Geography

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