How Many People Are Named Haydon?

Complete statistics for the name Haydon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Haydon
Very Rare
English

Haydon means 'hay valley' and it's a very rare name for boys. Only 1,218 people named Haydon live in the US today, and that's just 1 in 270,855 Americans. The majority, 90%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~1,965
Living in US
1 in 168,676
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hay valley
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,181
Worldwide Bearers
#259,932
Global Rank
🇬🇧 England
292
🇦🇺 Australia
221
🇺🇸 United States
1,218
🇳🇿 New Zealand
95
🇿🇦 South Africa
87
🇨🇦 Canada
37
🇬🇧 Wales
21
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇵🇪 Peru
4
🇨🇬 Congo
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,148 (94%)
♀ Female
70 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
1,131
Would be under 30 (90%)
105
Would be 30–60 (8%)
16
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,252 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Haydon Through the Generations

Haydon saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 102 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Haydon are young, with 1,131 under 30, 105 between 30 and 60, and only 16 over 60. This age distribution reflects its status as a newer-generation name, favored by parents looking for something unique.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 75
Kentucky 20
Ohio 18
Florida 16
Indiana 11
Tennessee 11
North Carolina 7
Arizona 5
California 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Haydon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Haydon's English roots

📄 About the Name Haydon

How Many People Have the Name Haydon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,965 people in the United States currently share the name Haydon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 168,676 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Haydon a Common or Rare Name?

Haydon 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 Haydon Mean?

Haydon means "hay valley" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Haydon in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Haydon Most Popular?

The name Haydon reached peak popularity in 2007, with 102 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 Haydon?

Approximately 1,965 people named Haydon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,965. That works out to roughly 1 in 168,676 Americans.

Is Haydon a rare name?

Haydon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 168,676 Americans has this name.

What does the name Haydon mean?

Haydon means "hay valley" and comes from English origins.

Is Haydon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Haydon are male and 6% are female.

When was Haydon most popular?

Haydon peaked in 2007 with 102 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,965
All-Time Births1,965
1 in X1 in 168,676
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2007
World Rank#259,932
Male %94%
Female %6%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.