Names Starting With H
UnisexEnglish#167 in 2025
Hayden
Hayden is a unisex name of English origin meaning “hay valley; hedged valley.” It ranked #167 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
HAY-den
meaning & origin
The name Hayden means “hay valley; hedged valley.” It comes from the English language tradition.
From the Old English heg (hay) and denu (valley). Also associated with the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn. It became popular as a unisex given name in the U.S. in the early 2000s, partly through actress Hayden Panettiere.
popularity over time
#1492020
#1542021
#1592022
#1632023
#1672024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #167 |
| 2023 | #163 |
| 2022 | #159 |
| 2021 | #154 |
| 2020 | #149 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Hayden
- Hayden Panettiere (actress)
- Hayden Christensen (actor)
- Joseph Haydn (composer)
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