Haydn
5 countries#1782 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Haydn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,537 births recorded 1991–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 153 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,382 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1782 · peaked in 2002 with 146 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,247 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #5861 · peaked in 2008 with 124 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
152 births recorded 1991–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
16 births recorded 2011–2019 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2007–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Haydn’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #220 | — |
| 2003 | #238 | ↓18 |
| 2004 | #261 | ↓23 |
| 2005 | #276 | ↓15 |
| 2006 | #254 | ↑22 |
| 2007 | #322 | ↓68 |
| 2008 | #302 | ↑20 |
| 2009 | #406 | ↓104 |
| 2010 | #372 | ↑34 |
| 2011 | #484 | ↓112 |
| 2012 | #415 | ↑69 |
| 2013 | #486 | ↓71 |
| 2014 | #695 | ↓209 |
| 2015 | #807 | ↓112 |
| 2016 | #726 | ↑81 |
| 2017 | #931 | ↓205 |
| 2018 | #958 | ↓27 |
| 2019 | #929 | ↑29 |
| 2020 | #1192 | ↓263 |
| 2021 | #1782 | ↓590 |
Frequently asked questions about Haydn
Is Haydn a popular name?
Yes — Haydn currently ranks #1782 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Haydn more common for boys or girls?
Haydn is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Haydn most popular?
Haydn peaked in 2002 in England & Wales, with 146 recorded births that year.
Is Haydn rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Haydn’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #215 in 1996 to #1782 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Haydn?
At least 4,800 babies have been recorded with the name Haydn across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Haydn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Haydn appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Haydn?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Haydn include Harmon.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Haydn in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.