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How Many People Are Named Hayden?
Estimated people named Hayden living in the U.S. today
140,221
Gender distribution
77% male · 23% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 144,513
- Peak year: 2008 (8,611 births)
- Estimated living today: 140,221
Hayden by age group — who carries the name today?
Hayden popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Hayden
Hayden has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 144,513 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 140,221 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,438 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Haydens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Hayden in the US?
An estimated 140,221 people named Hayden are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Hayden uncommon — about 1 in 2,438 Americans.
Is Hayden a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Hayden is 77% male and 23% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Hayden most popular?
Hayden peaked in 2008, when 8,611 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Hayden?
Hayden ranks #377 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).