Hayden is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #86 in 2011 with 747 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 1,007 births ranking #71. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 119.7%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 463 boys born was named Hayden. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Hayden is a sleek surname-style name with a familiar modern feel. It sounds adaptable and polished, especially in unisex use.
The name grew with the popularity of surname names and later became especially common across genders. Its old place-name root is less important in modern perception than its smooth sound.