Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hayden.
National Rank (2025)
#161
All-Time Peak Rank
#71 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
114,084
Unisex Distribution77.3% Boy / 22.7% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Hayden Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Hayden
According to SSA data, Hayden achieved its highest historical rank of #71 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 6,470 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 17.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 131 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hayden scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-17.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,470Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
131Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:28
1890s:73
1900s:91
1910s:487
1920s:620
1930s:418
1940s:435
1950s:339
1960s:325
1970s:446
1980s:1,006
1990s:16,350
2000s:50,049
2010s:29,905
2020s:13,512
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHa-yen
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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