Haden
Boy name · #3671 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Haden? In official American birth records, Haden has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 30 baby boys were named Haden, placing it at #3671 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2189, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 60,000 boys born in 2025 was named Haden.
Babies named Haden per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 111-year story
Haden first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 12 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 230 boys were named Haden — good for #868 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Haden against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Haden in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Haden is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Haden will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Haden is most common
State-level data for Haden is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Haden
Statistically, parents drawn to Haden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Braeden, Jorden, Jaeden, Caeden, and Brenden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Haden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3658 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5904 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4610 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3003 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3814 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3734 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3052 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2848 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3123 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2551 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2189 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2205 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2225 |
| 2012 | 78 | #1863 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1565 |
| 2010 | 152 | #1183 |
| 2009 | 129 | #1341 |
| 2008 | 173 | #1081 |
| 2007 | 208 | #949 |
| 2006 | 230 | #868 |
| 2005 | 212 | #866 |
| 2004 | 193 | #897 |
| 2003 | 228 | #771 |
| 2002 | 174 | #921 |
| 2001 | 177 | #891 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Haden?
In official American birth records, the name Haden first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 12 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Haden a popular boy name?
Haden ranked #3671 among boys in 2025 with 30 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2189.
When was the name Haden most popular?
Haden peaked in 2006, when 230 American boys received the name (ranked #868 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Haden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 60,000 newborn American boys was named Haden. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.