Hayden is a unisex given name that originated from an English surname. The name is derived from the Old English words "heg" meaning hay and "denu" meaning valley. It was originally used to describe someone who lived near a hay valley. The name gained popularity as a given name in the United States in the 1990s and has remained popular ever since. Famous people with the name Hayden include actor Hayden Christensen and football player Hayden Hurst.
Hayden rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 172. Messiah
- Rank 173. Gavin
- Rank 174. Maddox
- Rank 175. Camden
- Rank 176. Hayden
- Rank 177. Leon
- Rank 178. Antonio
- Rank 179. Justin
- Rank 180. Tucker
Nicknames for Hayden
| Hayd | HAYD | Shortened version of Hayden |
| Hades | HEY-deez | A play on the sound of the name |
| H | H | Single letter nickname for Hayden |
| Haydo | HAY-doh | A shortened version of Hayden with an added "o |
| Hay-Hay | HAY-HAY | Double nickname for Hayden |
| H-bomb | H-BOM | A playful nickname for Hayden |
| Hay | HAY | Shortened version of Hayden |
| Denny | DEN-ee | A nickname derived from the middle name "Dennis |
| Haydster | HAYD-ster | A playful nickname for Hayden |
| H-Dawg | H-DAWG | A playful nickname for Hayden with added "Dawg |
Famous people named Hayden
| Hayden Christensen | Actor | Known for his role as Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy |
| Hayden Panettiere | Actress | Known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville |
| Hayden Fry | Football coach | Known for his successful coaching career at the University of Iowa |
| Hayden Carruth | Poet | Known for his works on social justice and nature |
| Hayden White | Historian | Known for his work on the philosophy of history |
| Hayden Hurst | Football player | Known for his career as a tight end in the NFL |
| Hayden Kennedy | Rock climber | Known for his achievements in free climbing and big wall climbing |
| Hayden Fox | Fictional character | Known for his role as the head coach in the TV series Coach. |
Fictional character called Hayden from pop culture
| Hayden Christensen | Actor | Known for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy |
| Hayden Panettiere | Actress | Known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville |
| Hayden Fox | Fictional character | Lead character in the TV series Coach |
| Hayden Romero | Fictional character | Character in the TV series Teen Wolf |
| Hayden McClaine | Fictional character | Character in the TV series Scream |
| Hayden Price | Fictional character | Character in the video game Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag |
| Hayden Blackman | Writer | Known for his work on the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video game series |
| Hayden Moss | Reality TV contestant | Winner of the reality TV series Big Brother 12 |
| Hayden Burke | Fictional character | Character in the TV series The Bold and the Beautiful |
| Hayden Chase | Fictional character | Character in the TV series The Vampire Diaries |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hayden
| What is the origin of the name Hayden? | The name Hayden has English origins. |
| What is the meaning of the name Hayden? | The name Hayden means 'heather-grown hill' or 'hay valley'. |
| Is Hayden a unisex name? | Yes, Hayden is considered a unisex name. |
| What are some famous people with the name Hayden? | Some famous people with the name Hayden include actor Hayden Christensen and football player Hayden Hurst. |
| Is Hayden a popular name? | Yes, Hayden is a fairly popular name in the United States. |
| What are some similar names to Hayden? | Similar names to Hayden include Jayden, Aiden, Brayden, and Caden. |