Haydee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Haydee originates from Greek, meaning modest or well-behaved. It evolved from Haidee to its modern form. The name has been notably used in literature and gained popularity in the 19th century. Haydee is often perceived as elegant and unique, with no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Haydee"
Pronunciation
/haɪˈdiː/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Haydee is derived from the Greek name 'Haidee', which is believed to mean 'modest' or 'well-behaved'.
Meaning
modest, well-behaved
Language Evolution
Haidee, Haydee
Historical Usage
The name Haydee gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to its use in literature, notably in Alexandre Dumas' novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.
Variants & Derivatives
Haidee, Haidy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Haydee is viewed as a unique and exotic name, often associated with a sense of elegance and cultural depth.
Famous People
Haydee Tamara Bunke Bider, Haydee Wright
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 87 peak births in 2008
Geographic Spread
Popular across 7 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Haydee"
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 "Haydee"
"Haydee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7673rd of 9107 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5743rd of 9204 | 36 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2030th of 12526 | 553 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1869th of 19264 | 769 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2406th of 27321 | 769 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2865th of 35406 | 898 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4618th of 30306 | 359 |
Regional Popularity of "Haydee" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Haydee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
94.25% 2099th/2227 |
35.10% 853rd/2430 |
84.16% 2401st/2853 |
64.22% 1782nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
78.45% 2304th/2937 |
27.65% 963rd/3483 |
55.32% 1946th/3518 |
29.60% 1197th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
33.16% 1484th/4475 |
42.57% 2211th/5194 |
23.35% 1475th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
57.22% 2955th/5164 |
35.88% 2624th/7313 |
24.72% 1845th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
92.78% 4163rd/4487 |
55.75% 3803rd/6822 |
42.65% 2677th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Haydee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Haydee" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Haydee" in the United States
The name Haydee is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. 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, Haydee has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Haydee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7673rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5743rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2030th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1869th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2406th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2865th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4618th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Haydee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.