How Many People Are Named Hayden?
An estimated 140,851 people in the United States have the first name Hayden. While not in the top 50, it remains a well-known name ranking #380 overall. It is used for both genders, with 77.4% male. The average bearer is 18 years old, and Hayden peaked in popularity in 2008 with 8,611 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Hayden as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Hayden paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- Hayden is a modern name. With an average bearer age of just 18, it has gained most of its popularity in recent years.
Estimated Living Americans
140,851
About 1 in 2,433 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Common
Predicted Gender
Male
77.4% confidence
Average Age
18
years old
Peak Year
2008
8,611 births
Total Registered
144,513
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Hayden
Hayden is a genuinely unisex name, used for both males (77.4%) and females (22.6%). Out of 144,513 total births registered, 111,803 were male and 32,710 were female.
Hayden as a male name
Ranked #154 in 2024
2,337 male births in 2024
Peak: 2006 (6,470 births)
Hayden as a female name
Ranked #401 in 2024
787 female births in 2024
Peak: 2008 (2,662 births)
Hayden in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 118,666 people with the first name Hayden, which placed it at #477 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The estimated living count elsewhere on this page is different: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two figures are not expected to match exactly.
Read this section as a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The SSA charts elsewhere on this page are still the better way to see how the name rose, fell, or shifted across generations.
Gender in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, Hayden was recorded as predominantly male. Out of 118,666 people with this name in that snapshot, 77.8% were male and 22.2% were female. That is very close to the long-run birth pattern in SSA records, where the name is male 77.4% of the time.
Census Count
118,666
people with this name
Census Rank
#477
among Census first names
Frequency Rate
39.29
per 100,000 people
Recorded Race and Hispanic Origin in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, the first name Hayden was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (81.87%). The next largest recorded groups were Hispanic (6.51%) and Two or More Races (5.52%).
These percentages describe the people who had the first name Hayden in the 2020 Census. They do not tell you the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
2020 Census demographic breakdown
Each row shows a recorded Census category for people with the first name Hayden.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.87% | 97,149 |
| Hispanic | 6.51% | 7,723 |
| Two or More Races | 5.52% | 6,551 |
| Black | 3.35% | 3,973 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 2,173 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.92% | 1,093 |
The Census published separate sex and race/origin tables for first names, so their total counts can differ slightly for the same name. That is why the race section focuses on the demographic mix rather than repeating a second headline count.
Hayden: Popularity Over Time
SSA records for Hayden span from the 1880s to the 2020s, covering 15 decades of naming data. The most popular decade for this name was the 2000s, when 60,536 babies were registered. Hayden has declined significantly from its peak in the 2000s. Recent registrations are a fraction of what they were at the name's height.
Hayden by Decade
How has Hayden tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
| Decade | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 | 28 | 0 | |
| 1890s | 73 | 73 | 0 | |
| 1900s | 91 | 91 | 0 | |
| 1910s | 487 | 487 | 0 | |
| 1920s | 620 | 620 | 0 | |
| 1930s | 418 | 418 | 0 | |
| 1940s | 435 | 435 | 0 | |
| 1950s | 339 | 339 | 0 | |
| 1960s | 331 | 325 | 6 | |
| 1970s | 544 | 447 | 97 | |
| 1980s | 1,231 | 1,008 | 223 | |
| 1990s | 17,920 | 16,350 | 1,570 | |
| 2000s | 60,536 | 50,049 | 10,487 | |
| 2010s | 45,487 | 29,901 | 15,586 | |
| 2020s | 15,973 | 11,232 | 4,741 | |
Hayden by State
Birth registrations for Hayden span all 51 states and territories in the SSA database. The highest counts are in Texas, California, Ohio. The lowest are in District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Vermont. On average, about 2,743 Haydens were registered per state.
Hayden + Last Name Combinations
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Hayden: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hayden?
We estimate approximately 140,851 people named Hayden are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 2,433 Americans share this first name.
Is Hayden a common name?
Hayden is classified as "Common" and is more popular than 99.6% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 144,513 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Hayden most popular?
Hayden reached peak popularity in 2008, when 8,611 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Hayden is approximately 18 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
How common was Hayden in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census recorded 118,666 people with the first name Hayden. That placed it at #477 in the published Census first-name tables, or 39.29 people per 100,000.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census number is a count of people with the name in 2020. The living estimate is a current model based on SSA birth records and survival rates, so it aims to estimate how many people with the name are alive now.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Hayden was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Hayden?
In the 2020 Census snapshot, Hayden was recorded as predominantly male. The published split was 77.8% male and 22.2% female.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Hayden?
In the 2020 Census, the first name Hayden was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (81.87%). The next largest recorded groups were Hispanic (6.51%) and Two or More Races (5.52%). These percentages describe the people who had the name in the 2020 Census, not the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census published separate first-name tables for sex and for race and Hispanic origin. Those totals can differ slightly for the same name, so the page uses them as two related snapshots rather than treating them as perfectly interchangeable counts.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name tables only include names that met the Bureau's publication rules. That means some names on this site will have SSA history but no published Census demographic snapshot.
Is Hayden a male name?
Hayden is predominantly male. 77.4% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Hayden have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Hayden peaked in 2008, and the average living bearer is about 18 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Hayden Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Hayden Smith, Hayden Johnson, Hayden Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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