Haydon
Every Haydon since 1920 — 1,263 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Haydon
Haydon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,353 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 1,263 American babies have been named Haydon — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Haydon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Haydon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,353 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #4,945 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,917 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,971 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,281 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,020 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,027 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #4,995 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,791 | 21 | #4,649 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,415 | 25 | #4,138 |
| 2015 | — | — | 34 | #3,316 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,591 | 29 | #3,646 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,316 | 43 | #2,731 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,836 | 36 | #3,135 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,764 | 43 | #2,769 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,012 | 56 | #2,297 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,880 | 76 | #1,901 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,031 | 78 | #1,864 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,115 | 94 | #1,641 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,161 | 62 | #2,114 |
| 2005 | — | — | 56 | #2,170 |
| 2004 | — | — | 56 | #2,115 |
| 2003 | — | — | 52 | #2,136 |
| 2002 | — | — | 41 | #2,443 |
| 2001 | — | — | 42 | #2,361 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,695 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,360 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,508 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,581 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Haydon in 2025?
Haydon ranked #7,353 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Haydon?
1,263 babies have been named Haydon in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Haydon most popular?
Haydon peaked in 2007, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Haydon a boy or girl name?
Haydon is used for both: about 6% of babies named Haydon have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Haydon rising or falling?
Haydon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.