Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hayden.
National Rank (2025)
#437
All-Time Peak Rank
#127 (2008)
Total U.S. Births
33,424
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 #127 in 2008. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 2,662 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 58.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 53 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
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-58.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,662Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
53Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:6
1970s:97
1980s:223
1990s:1,570
2000s:10,487
2010s:15,587
2020s:5,454
📐 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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