Haiden
Boy name · #1309 in 2025 · Uniqueness 51/100
In 2025, 149 baby boys were named Haiden, placing it at #1309 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #983, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,081 boys born in 2025 was named Haiden.
The 35-year story
Haiden first appears in the Social Security records in 1990, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 285 boys were named Haiden — good for #779 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.
Babies named Haiden per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Haiden in class?
Haiden scores 51 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Haiden is most common
Geography matters for names, and Haiden is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Haidens were TX (12), CA (10), FL (10), PA (9), MI (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Haiden
Statistically, parents drawn to Haiden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Landen, Tayden, Kaeden, Haven, and Jaiden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Haiden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | #1305 |
| 2024 | 144 | #1332 |
| 2023 | 136 | #1369 |
| 2022 | 110 | #1597 |
| 2021 | 114 | #1538 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1609 |
| 2019 | 108 | #1548 |
| 2018 | 130 | #1360 |
| 2017 | 148 | #1236 |
| 2016 | 176 | #1110 |
| 2015 | 210 | #983 |
| 2014 | 162 | #1163 |
| 2013 | 159 | #1141 |
| 2012 | 170 | #1095 |
| 2011 | 206 | #961 |
| 2010 | 213 | #943 |
| 2009 | 226 | #912 |
| 2008 | 285 | #779 |
| 2007 | 260 | #825 |
| 2006 | 227 | #873 |
| 2005 | 168 | #1011 |
| 2004 | 175 | #957 |
| 2003 | 149 | #1045 |
| 2002 | 86 | #1474 |
| 2001 | 67 | #1710 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Haiden a popular boy name?
Haiden ranked #1309 among boys in 2025 with 149 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #983.
When was the name Haiden most popular?
Haiden peaked in 2008, when 285 American boys received the name (ranked #779 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Haiden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,081 newborn American boys was named Haiden. It scores 51/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.