Hayden
5 countries#161 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hayden was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
147,508 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #161 · peaked in 2008 with 8,611 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13,701 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #240 · peaked in 2008 with 1,159 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12,382 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #266 · peaked in 2008 with 1,044 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
5,101 births recorded 1992–2022 · currently #169 · peaked in 2020 with 524 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,119 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #208 · peaked in 2008 with 94 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
200 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2008 with 21 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hayden’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #73 | — |
| 2007 | #71 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #76 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #91 | ↓15 |
| 2010 | #96 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #90 | ↑6 |
| 2012 | #109 | ↓19 |
| 2013 | #129 | ↓20 |
| 2014 | #140 | ↓11 |
| 2015 | #150 | ↓10 |
| 2016 | #168 | ↓18 |
| 2017 | #172 | ↓4 |
| 2018 | #180 | ↓8 |
| 2019 | #190 | ↓10 |
| 2020 | #177 | ↑13 |
| 2021 | #175 | ↑2 |
| 2022 | #162 | ↑13 |
| 2023 | #162 | — |
| 2024 | #154 | ↑8 |
| 2025 | #161 | ↓7 |
Frequently asked questions about Hayden
Is Hayden a popular name?
Yes — Hayden currently ranks #161 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hayden more common for boys or girls?
Hayden is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hayden most popular?
Hayden peaked in 2008 in United States, with 8,611 recorded births that year.
Is Hayden rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hayden’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #909 in 1880 to #161 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hayden?
At least 166,310 babies have been recorded with the name Hayden across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Hayden popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hayden appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Hayden?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hayden include Juan, Elliott, Hayes, Ivan.
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