Hayden was the 162nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,975 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #153 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #162 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 2,975 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,020 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #153 |
| In France, 2025 | #212 among boys’ names, 245 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Since its high in the 2000s, Hayden has fallen for two decades while staying in regular use. Well below that high now, only a small recovery looks possible in the next few years.
What goes with it
Airy and crisp with a breathy finish, Hayden sounds relaxed and modern. Logan complements it in style, and Hay works as a nickname.
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Nicknames
- Hay
- Hayd
Honouring a Hayden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hayden is about 1 in 43.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #212 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #314. Ireland: #226.
Famous people named Hayden
- Hayden Christensen (born 1981)Canadian actor
- Hayden Panettiere (1989–2026)American actress and singer
- Hayden Foxe (born 1977)Australian association football player
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