Haden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Haden is an Old English name meaning 'heather valley', which has evolved from its historical roots in Old English through Middle English to its modern form. It carries traits of nature and peace, with no direct biblical relevance. The name gained popularity as a given name in contemporary times, particularly in the United States, and is associated with notable figures in entertainment.
The name Haden is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Haden has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Haden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2802nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3608th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5151st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6632nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1977th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1069th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2989th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19434th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11868th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19402nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Haden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Haden"
Pronunciation
/ˈheɪdən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Haden originates from the Old English name 'Hæddan', which means 'heather valley'. It is derived from 'hædd', meaning 'heather', and 'denu', meaning 'valley'.
Meaning
heather valley
Language Evolution
Old English: Hæddan, Middle English: Haden, Modern English: Haden
Historical Usage
Haden was historically used as a surname and has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Hayden, Haidan, Haden
Modern Popularity & Image
Haden is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a sense of nature and tranquility due to its meaning.
Famous People
Haden Christensen, a Canadian actor known for his role in Star Wars., Haden Panettiere, an American actress and singer.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Haden"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Haden"
"Haden" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2802nd of 7545 | 139 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3608th of 6773 | 77 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5151st of 7552 | 30 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6632nd of 10718 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1977th of 16616 | 562 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1069th of 24088 | 2,534 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2989th of 23106 | 482 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19434th of 27321 | 19 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11868th of 35406 | 120 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19402nd of 30306 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Haden" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.43% 1969th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
26.03% 1352nd/5194 |
42.54% 2687th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.46% 1029th/4582 |
37.41% 1932nd/5164 |
12.05% 881st/7313 |
20.17% 1505th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
57.38% 2286th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
44.74% 3052nd/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Haden" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Haden"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Haden" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.