Hayden
Peaked at #71 nationally in 2007, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Hayden has been recorded 23% of the time for girls and 77% of the time for boys.
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Hayden — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#127
in 2008
Current rank
#401
in 2024
Years tracked
55
1969–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1969, Hayden reached its peak popularity for girls in 2008, ranking #127 nationally with 2,662 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #201 (2014) to #401 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Hayden ranks #401 nationally for girls, with 787 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #401 | 787 |
| 2023 | #368 | 833 |
| 2022 | #343 | 935 |
| 2021 | #291 | 1,100 |
| 2020 | #298 | 1,086 |
| 2019 | #294 | 1,139 |
| 2018 | #261 | 1,250 |
| 2017 | #233 | 1,358 |
Hayden — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#71
in 2007
Current rank
#154
in 2024
Years tracked
139
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Hayden reached its peak popularity for boys in 2007, ranking #71 nationally with 6,278 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #140 (2014) to #154 (2024) — a 9% drop.
As of 2024, Hayden ranks #154 nationally for boys, with 2,337 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #154 | 2,337 |
| 2023 | #162 | 2,230 |
| 2022 | #162 | 2,301 |
| 2021 | #175 | 2,208 |
| 2020 | #177 | 2,156 |
| 2019 | #190 | 2,068 |
| 2018 | #180 | 2,182 |
| 2017 | #172 | 2,300 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Hayden most popular?
Hayden was most popular in 2007, when it ranked #71 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hayden becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Hayden?
At least 144,513 babies have been recorded with the name Hayden in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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