Hayden
Hayden is a unisex name of English origin meaning “hay valley; hedged valley.” It ranked #167 in the United States in 2025. From the Old English heg (hay) and denu (valley).
how do you pronounce Hayden?
HAY-den
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what does Hayden mean?
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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #167 |
| 2023 | #163 |
| 2022 | #159 |
| 2021 | #154 |
| 2020 | #149 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Hayden?
- Hayden Panettiere (actress)
- Hayden Christensen (actor)
- Joseph Haydn (composer)
what names are similar to Hayden?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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