Will my child share the name Hayden with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 141 UK babies named Hayden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hayden in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hayden becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hayden has been fairly steady, ranked #314 in 2025 against #288 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #71 in 2008.

Is Hayden popular in the US as well as the UK?

Hayden is more popular in the US (#401) than in the UK (#5892). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Hayden?

Notable people named Hayden include: Chloé Hayden, Matthew Hayden and Tommy Hayden.

Is Hayden a popular baby name in the United States?

Hayden appears in the US top 500 at #154 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

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Hayden is a distinctive choice, ranked #314 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hayden in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#314

US Rank #161

About the Name Hayden

Hayden has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2775 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #89 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.

Hayden is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hayden in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #401, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Hayden

Chloé Hayden — Chloé Sarah Hayden is an Australian actress, author, podcast host, social media personality, and an activist in the disability rights movement.
Matthew Hayden — Matthew Lawrence Hayden is an Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer.
Tommy Hayden — Thomas Hayden, aka Tommy Gun, is an American professional motorcycle racer and oldest brother to racers Nicky and Roger Lee.

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