How Many People Are Named Haydn?
Complete statistics for the name Haydn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Haydn is a rare name with origins in English surnames, making it unique among modern choices. Only 1 in 153,636 Americans share this name, with around 2,148 people living today. The name peaked in popularity in 2008, showing its status as a relatively recent choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 2,227 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Haydn Through the Generations
Haydn, a name that emerged in the late 20th century, has seen a steady but declining trend since its peak in 2008. With 124 births that year, it marked a high point in the name's usage, reflecting a moment when parents were drawn to its distinctive sound. Today, most people named Haydn are under 30, indicating that it remains a popular choice among younger generations despite its overall decline in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Haydn's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Haydn
How Many People Have the Name Haydn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,148 people in the United States currently share the name Haydn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 153,636 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Haydn a Common or Rare Name?
Haydn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Haydn Mean?
Haydn means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Haydn in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.
When Was Haydn Most Popular?
The name Haydn reached peak popularity in 2008, with 124 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Haydn?
Approximately 2,148 people named Haydn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,227. That works out to roughly 1 in 153,636 Americans.
Is Haydn a rare name?
Haydn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 153,636 Americans has this name.
What does the name Haydn mean?
Haydn means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Haydn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Haydn are male and 18% are female.
When was Haydn most popular?
Haydn peaked in 2008 with 124 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.