Hayden is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #154 in 2024 with 2,337 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 6,470 births ranking #73. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 16.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 734 boys born was named Hayden. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.